biochemical

American  

[bahy-oh-kem-i-kuhl] / ˌbaɪ oʊˈkɛm ɪ kəl /

adjective

1. Rarely biochemic of or relating to the science dealing with the chemistry of living matter.

   Accurate biochemical results depend on maintaining the integrity of blood samples until analyses can be completed.

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noun

1. a chemical existing in or obtained from living matter, or used in processes dealing with living matter.

   All the substances mentioned are biochemicals present in the human body.

Other Word Forms

• biochemically adverb

Etymology

Origin of biochemical

bio- ( def. ) + chemical ( def. )

Example Sentences

Similar to these time crystals, some biochemical processes in the body involve nonreciprocal interactions, including how the body breaks down food.

From Science Daily

Until now, researchers studying this system relied largely on biochemical experiments and computer modeling to infer how the mechanism worked.

From Science Daily

The researchers suggest that understanding the physical forces inside follicles could help scientists design treatments that target both the mechanical and biochemical environment of the follicle.

From Science Daily

Valor is building its first processing facility in Houston, on the property of biochemical producer Solugen, whose founders are also investors.

From The Wall Street Journal

To investigate this mechanism, the team focused on a biochemical process known as S-nitrosylation.

From Science Daily