bioinorganic

American

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

adjective

Biochemistry.

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

First recorded in 1970–75; bio- + inorganic

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