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bioavailable

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[bahy-oh-uh-vay-luh-buhl] / ˌbaɪ oʊ əˈveɪ lə bəl /

adjective

  1. able to be absorbed and used by a specific organ, tissue, or organism.


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Standard methods evaluate how bioavailable these elements are, since certain concentrations can lead to kidney and heart problems, gastrointestinal discomfort, and lung damage if inhaled.

From Science Daily • Feb. 17, 2026

However, many other beneficial compounds, such as antioxidants, can remain intact or even become more bioavailable during cooking.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2025

This works well for cereals, which need bioavailable nitrogen to do well.

From Scientific American • Sep. 22, 2021

Most wellness words are soft, even misty: spirulina, bioavailable, Gwyneth.

From The Guardian • Apr. 22, 2019

The organic component of soil, called humus, is a rich source of bioavailable nitrogen.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2017