bioinorganic

bi·o·in·or·gan·ic

[bahy-oh-in-awr-gan-ik]
adjective Biochemistry.
pertaining to the biological activity of metal complexes and nonmetal compounds based on elements other than carbon ( contrasted with bioorganic ).

Origin:
1970–75; bio- + inorganic

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