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bioinorganic

American  
[bahy-oh-in-awr-gan-ik] / ˌbaɪ oʊˌɪn ɔrˈgæn ɪk /

adjective

Biochemistry.

  1. pertaining to the biological activity of metal complexes and nonmetal compounds based on elements other than carbon (contrasted with bioorganic).

Etymology

Origin of bioinorganic

First recorded in 1970–75; bio- + inorganic

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