(biology, informal, transitive) Alternative letter-case form of blast (to run a sequence through BLAST)

(biology) An algorithm which compares similarities between sequences of nucleotides in nucleic acids or of amino acids in proteins.

plural of blasting

(biology, informal, transitive) To run a nucleotide sequence (for nucleic acids) or an amino acid sequence (for proteins) through a BLAST (Basic Local Alignment Search Tool).

(transitive) To make an impression on, by making a loud blast or din. / (intransitive) To make a loud noise. / (transitive) To shatter, as if by an explosion.

(cytology) An immature or undifferentiated cell (e.g., lymphoblast, myeloblast).

(chiefly British, informal) To show displeasure or disappointment; damn

A violent gust of wind. / A forcible stream of gas or liquid from an orifice, for example from a bellows, the mouth, etc. / A hit from a pipe.

simple past tense and past participle of blast

Subjected to an explosion. / Subjected to violent gusts of wind; storm-damaged. / (colloquial) Accursed; damned. / (heraldry) Whose branches bear no leaves; leafless. / (slang) Intoxicated, drunk.