biochemical

[ bahy-oh-kem-i-kuhl ]

adjective

1. Rarely biochemic. of or relating to the science dealing with the chemistry of living matter:

   Accurate biochemical results depend on maintaining the integrity of blood samples until analyses can be completed.

noun

1. a chemical existing in or obtained from living matter, or used in processes dealing with living matter:

   All the substances mentioned are biochemicals present in the human body.

Other Words From

• bi·o·chem·i·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of biochemical¹

bio- ( def ) + chemical ( def )

Example Sentences

"We have systemically addressed the challenges in electro-biomanufacturing by identifying the metabolic and biochemical limits of diatomic carbon use and have overcome these limits."

From Science Daily

Later, when Ryan became more cognizant of the biochemical realities of nicotine, he signed up for the class-action suit after a few of his friends—who had also started Juuling underage—sent him the link.

From Slate

No significant differences were found between the biochemical or haematological profiles of the blood that was flown or driven.

From BBC

As with humans, crayfish and capybaras, if you look you’ll find the biochemical markers of the poor bees’ cognitive change.

From Salon

Recent publications by the Hannezo group suggest that cell communication propagates in waves -- an interplay between biochemical signals, physical behavior, and motion.

From Science Daily