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Biochemical

//ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪkəl// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    of, or relating to biochemistry not-comparable
  2. 2
    characterized by, produced by, or involving chemical processes in living organisms not-comparable

    "In view of this biochemical diversity, the possibilities of interspecies hybridization in this genus are very interesting and worthy of attention."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to biochemistry; involving chemical processes in living organisms wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A chemical substance derived from a biological source.

    "Dr. Gwaltney sent nasal secretions from 40 volunteers with colds to Dr. Proud and Dr. Naclerio, who tested the secretions for the presence of these biochemicals."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From bio- + chemical.

Etymology 2

From bio- + chemical.

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