bio- — meaning in English

English meaning

• bio noun (informal) A short written account of a person's life or background, especially online.
• organic adj Relating to or coming from living things.

Senses

bio- is used for these senses in English:

• bio- life
• organic (agriculture) Of food or food products, grown in an environment free from artificial agrichemicals, and possibly certified by a regulatory body. [from 1942]

bio — full definition

1. noun (informal) A short written account of a person's life or background, especially online.
2. adj Short for "biological," especially describing food grown without artificial chemicals.

organic — full definition

1. adj Relating to or coming from living things.
2. adj Grown or produced without artificial chemicals such as synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.
3. adj Developing naturally and gradually, rather than being forced or artificially imposed.
4. adj In chemistry, relating to compounds containing carbon.

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