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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

Decomposer microbes convert the concentrated pools of nutrient-rich organic molecules from our bodies into smaller, more bioavailable forms that other organisms can use to support new life.

From Salon Oct. 2, 2023

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

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