noun
biochemist
buh-eer-KEH-mihst
Biochemist (noun) means a scientist who specialises in biochemistry. Example: “The biochemist studied how enzymes speed up reactions in cells.”
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A scientist who specialises in biochemistry.
"The biochemist studied how enzymes speed up reactions in cells."
How to use biochemist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA scientist who studies the chemistry of living things.
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Etymology
Formed by shortening "biochemistry" back to an agent noun — someone who works in that field.
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What does “biochemist” mean?
The word “biochemist” means a scientist who specialises in biochemistry. In plain terms, a scientist who studies the chemistry of living things.
How do you pronounce “biochemist”?
“Biochemist” is pronounced buh-eer-KEH-mihst (/ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)ˈkɛmɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “biochemist” in a sentence?
Here is “biochemist” used in a sentence: “The biochemist studied how enzymes speed up reactions in cells.”
What part of speech is “biochemist”?
“Biochemist” is a noun.
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