Biochemist
the science dealing with the chemistry of living matter.
the chemistry of living matter.
Historical Examples
Card Trick Walter Bupp AKA Randall Garrett
The Leech Phillips Barbee
Revenge Arthur Porges
The Breath of Life John Burroughs
noun
the study of the chemical compounds, reactions, etc, occurring in living organisms
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bi’o·chem’i·cal (-ĭ-kəl) adj.
biochemistry
(bī’ō-kěm’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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any chemical that destroys life by poisoning, especially a pesticide, herbicide, or fungicide. noun a chemical, such as a pesticide, capable of killing living organisms n. biocide (bī’ə-sīd’) A chemical agent, such as a pesticide or herbicide, that is capable of destroying living organisms.
- Biocide
any chemical that destroys life by poisoning, especially a pesticide, herbicide, or fungicide. noun a chemical, such as a pesticide, capable of killing living organisms n. biocide (bī’ə-sīd’) A chemical agent, such as a pesticide or herbicide, that is capable of destroying living organisms.
- Bioclastic
adjective (of deposits, esp limestones) derived from shell fragments or similar organic remains
- Biocoenosis
a self-sufficient community of naturally occurring organisms occupying and interacting within a specific biotope. noun a diverse community inhabiting a single biotope biocenosis (bī’ō-sĭ-nō’sĭs) Plural biocenoses (bī’ō-sĭ-nō’sēz) A group of interacting organisms that live in a particular habitat and form a self-regulating ecological community.
- Biocompatible
the capability of coexistence with living tissues or organisms without causing harm: Artificial joint adhesives must have biocompatibility with bone and muscle.