bioactive

British

/ ˌbaɪəʊˈæktɪv /

adjective

(of a substance) having or producing an effect on living tissue

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bioactive Scientific

/ bī′ō-ăk′tĭv /

Relating to a substance that has an effect on living tissue.

Other Word Forms

bioactivity

noun

Example Sentences

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While this refining process improves shelf life and taste consistency, it also reduces beneficial components such as antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins and other bioactive substances.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

It is best known today as a zero calorie natural sweetener, but research shows it also contains a wide range of bioactive compounds.

From Science Daily • Jan. 14, 2026

Researchers examined the ethanolic extract made from the plant's aerial parts to determine which bioactive compounds it contained.

From Science Daily • Dec. 22, 2025

Teams at FCFRP-USP and partner institutions have long worked to clone and express bioactive molecules, including proteins from rattlesnake and scorpion venom.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2025

Rather than using nanoparticles as passive carriers, the researchers designed bioactive nanoparticles that function as "supramolecular drugs."

From Science Daily • Oct. 30, 2025

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