Meaning

  1. (uncountable) The chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism; the study of such chemistry.
  2. (countable) The chemical characteristics of a particular living organism.
  3. (countable) The biochemical activity associated with a particular chemical or condition.

Frequency

34k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstɹi/
Etymology

From bio- + chemistry.

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