biochip

[ bahy-oh-chip ]

/ ˈbaɪ oʊˌtʃɪp /

noun

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

Nearby words

biochemical oxygen demand, biochemical pathways, biochemical profile, biochemist, biochemistry, biochip, biocidal, biocide, bioclastic, bioclean, bioclimatic

Origin of biochip

First recorded in 1980–85

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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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