biochemistry
Origin of biochemistry
1Other words from biochemistry
- bi·o·chem·i·cal [bahy-oh-kem-i-kuhl], /ˌbaɪ oʊˈkɛm ɪ kəl/, adjective, noun
- bi·o·chem·ic, adjective
- bi·o·chem·ist, noun
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How to use biochemistry in a sentence
Some physicists and biochemists laugh at the idea of a vital principle.
Under the Maples | John BurroughsBut as biochemists, each working without the knowledge of the others, we used science—and it paid off.
The Common Man | Guy McCord (AKA Dallas McCord Reynolds)I have a staff of biochemists working for me producing this substance, but it's fearfully expensive.
The Mind Digger | Winston Marks
British Dictionary definitions for biochemistry
/ (ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ) /
the study of the chemical compounds, reactions, etc, occurring in living organisms
Derived forms of biochemistry
- biochemical, adjective
- biochemically, adverb
- biochemist, noun
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Scientific definitions for biochemistry
[ bī′ō-kĕm′ĭ-strē ]
The scientific study of the chemical composition of living matter and of the chemical processes that go on in living organisms.
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Cultural definitions for biochemistry
The study of the structure and interactions of the complex organic molecules (see also organic molecule) found in living systems.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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