bioorganic

American

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

adjective

Biochemistry.

pertaining to the composition and biological activity of carbon-based compounds, especially those of laboratory rather than biogenic origin (contrasted with bioinorganic).

Etymology

Origin of bioorganic

First recorded in 1970–75; bio- + organic

Example Sentences

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He invented the sprays with help from his 58-year-old father, Chongxi Yu, who has a Ph.D. in bioorganic chemistry from Rutgers University.

From BusinessWeek • Jan. 22, 2015

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