zoochemistry

[ zoh-uh-kem-i-stree ]

noun
  1. the branch of chemistry dealing with the constituents of the animal body; animal chemistry.

Origin of zoochemistry

1
First recorded in 1860–65; zoo- + chemistry

Other words from zoochemistry

  • zo·o·chem·i·cal [zoh-uh-kem-i-kuhl], /ˌzoʊ əˈkɛm ɪ kəl/, adjective

Words Nearby zoochemistry

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British Dictionary definitions for zoochemistry

zoochemistry

/ (ˌzəʊəˈkɛmɪstrɪ) /


noun
  1. the branch of biochemistry that is concerned with the constituents of an animal's body

Derived forms of zoochemistry

  • zoochemical, adjective

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