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What does in turn mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word in turn? Here's what it means.

Prepositional phrase
  1. One after the other; one at a time; in succession; successively.
  2. In due order; in proper sequence; in a determined or measured sequence, as a waiting line or queue.
  3. In response; in return.
  4. Having a relationship sequentially comparable to one just mentioned; accordingly or similarly, with respect to sequence, precedence, or hierarchy.
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A sea-urchin egg is surrounded by a protective covering known as the vitelline envelope, which in turn is covered with a thick coat of jelly.
These engines use the heat of nuclear fission to drive steam turbines, which in turn charge the batteries.
This is because QE should lead to a fall in gilt yields, which in turn will force down the rate at which liabilities can be discounted.
The Semarang prison warden later contacted the Cipinang Penitentiary warden, who in turn contacted the Supreme Court.
As a result they accumulate in the tissues of living beings such as fish, meat and in turn to the dairy products.
This in turn will give rise to a better balance of payments and in turn to stronger economic growth.

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