biochemistry

[bahy-oh-kem-uh-stree]

noun

the science dealing with the chemistry of living matter.
the chemistry of living matter.

Origin of biochemistry

First recorded in 1880–85; bio- + chemistry

Related formsbi·o·chem·i·cal

[bahy-oh-kem-i-kuh l] /ˌbaɪ oʊˈkɛm ɪ kəl/, adjective, nounbi·o·chem·ic, adjectivebi·o·chem·i·cal·ly, adverbbi·o·chem·ist, noun

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Examples from the Web for biochemistry

Contemporary Examples

On leaving the Navy, Shulgin returned to Berkeley, where he earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry.
The Week in Death: Alexander Shulgrin, Who Synthesized the Drug Ecstasy
The Telegraph
June 7, 2014

Historical Examples

But, as I've said, with no false modesty, I'm no slouch in my field of biochemistry.
Revenge
Arthur Porges
"You know what you can do with your physiology and biochemistry," Bowman said succinctly.
Contamination Crew
Alan Edward Nourse
Biochemistry came into being and, with Liebig as foster-parent, grew into modern Physiology.
Makers of British Botany; a collection of biographies by living botanists
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Manure spreaders and tree sprayers, reflective of advances in biochemistry, also survived.
Agricultural Implements and Machines in the Collection of the National Museum of History and Technology
John T. Schlebecker
From odorless garlic to tofu smelling of pork chops, everything is within the possibility of biochemistry.
The Civilization of Illiteracy
Mihai Nadin

British Dictionary definitions for biochemistry

biochemistry

noun

the study of the chemical compounds, reactions, etc, occurring in living organisms

Derived Formsbiochemical, adjectivebiochemically, adverbbiochemist, noun

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Word Origin and History for biochemistry

n.

also bio-chemistry, 1857, from bio- + chemistry.

biochemistry in Medicine

biochemistry

(bī′ō-kĕm′ĭ-strē)

The study of the chemical substances and vital processes occurring in living organisms.
The chemical composition of a particular living system or biological substance.

Related formsbi′o•chem′i•cal (-ĭ-kəl) adj.

biochemistry in Science

biochemistry

[bī′ō-kĕm′ĭ-strē]

The scientific study of the chemical composition of living matter and of the chemical processes that go on in living organisms.

biochemistry in Culture

biochemistry

The study of the structure and interactions of the complex organic molecules (see also organic molecule) found in living systems.

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Examples from the Web for biochemistry

Contemporary Examples

On leaving the Navy, Shulgin returned to Berkeley, where he earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry.

Historical Examples

But, as I've said, with no false modesty, I'm no slouch in my field of biochemistry.

"You know what you can do with your physiology and biochemistry," Bowman said succinctly.

Biochemistry came into being and, with Liebig as foster-parent, grew into modern Physiology.

Manure spreaders and tree sprayers, reflective of advances in biochemistry, also survived.

From odorless garlic to tofu smelling of pork chops, everything is within the possibility of biochemistry.

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Word Origin and History for biochemistry

n.

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Origin of biochemistry