biochemical

[ bahy-oh-kem-i-kuhl ]

adjective
  1. Rarely biochemic . of or relating to the science dealing with the chemistry of living matter: Accurate biochemical results depend on maintaining the integrity of blood samples until analyses can be completed.

noun
  1. a chemical existing in or obtained from living matter, or used in processes dealing with living matter:All the substances mentioned are biochemicals present in the human body.

Origin of biochemical

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Other words from biochemical

  • bi·o·chem·i·cal·ly, adverb

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