biochemical
Biochemical (adj) means relating to biochemistry, or to chemical processes that occur inside living organisms. Example: “The drug works by blocking a key biochemical pathway.”
How to use biochemical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving to do with the chemistry that happens inside living things.
Word forms
biochemicals plural
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The drug works by blocking a key _____ pathway.
Etymology
Built from "bio-" (Greek bios, "life") plus "chemical."
Rhymes for biochemical
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What does “biochemical” mean?
The word “biochemical” means relating to biochemistry, or to chemical processes that occur inside living organisms. In plain terms, having to do with the chemistry that happens inside living things.
How do you pronounce “biochemical”?
“Biochemical” is pronounced beye-oh-KEH-mih-kuhl (/ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪkəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “biochemical” in a sentence?
Here is “biochemical” used in a sentence: “The drug works by blocking a key biochemical pathway.”
What part of speech is “biochemical”?
Depending on how it is used, “biochemical” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “biochemical” come from?
The word “biochemical” comes from Greek. Built from "bio-" (Greek bios, "life") plus "chemical.".
Is “biochemical” a common word?
“Biochemical” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “biochemical” have?
“Biochemical” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to biochemistry, or to chemical processes that occur inside living organisms.
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