defective

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It argues, however, that Genasys’ system was “defective and unreasonably dangerous,” because of its predefined evacuation zones, which determine how alerts are rolled out onto cellphones and other technology in a given area.

From Los Angeles Times

They found that the oxide in the reaction tended to form around defective metal sites in a highly selective way, a feature that played an essential role in stabilizing the catalyst.

From Science Daily

Further tests, including RT-qPCR, immunofluorescence, and biochemical assays, confirmed that lysosomes in these cells were indeed defective.

From Science Daily

The approach strengthens the body's natural defenses instead of attacking the defective protein itself.

From Science Daily

The retron-based system can swap out long sections of defective DNA for healthy ones.

From Science Daily