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biochemical

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adj/ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
  1. 1

    of, or relating to biochemistrynot-comparable

  2. 2

    characterized by, produced by, or involving chemical processes in living organismsnot-comparable

    • In view of this biochemical diversity, the possibilities of interspecies hybridization in this genus are very interesting and worthy of attention.
noun/ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
  1. 1

    A chemical substance derived from a biological source.

    • Dr. Gwaltney sent nasal secretions from 40 volunteers with colds to Dr. Proud and Dr. Naclerio, who tested the secretions for the presence of these biochemicals.

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