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biochip

[ bahy-oh-chip ]
/ ˈbaɪ oʊˌtʃɪp /

noun

an experimental integrated circuit composed of biochemical substances or organic molecules.

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Origin of biochip

First recorded in 1980–85

Words nearby biochip

biocentric, biochemical oxygen demand, biochemical pathways, biochemical profile, biochemistry, biochip, biocidal, biocide, bioclastic, bioclean, bioclimatic
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British Dictionary definitions for biochip

biochip
/ (ˈbaɪəˌtʃɪp) /

noun

a small glass or silicon plate containing an array of biochemical molecules or structures, used as a biosensor or in gene sequencingAlso called: microarray
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