biochemistry
beye-oh-KEH-mihst-ree
Biochemistry (noun) means the branch of science dealing with the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms. Example: “She majored in biochemistry before going to medical school.”
noun
1
The branch of science dealing with the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms.
"My aunt has a degree in biochemistry."
"She majored in biochemistry before going to medical school."
2
The particular chemical makeup or processes of a specific organism or system.
"Every person's biochemistry responds a little differently to the same medication."
"The biochemistries of fungal and bacterial cells are quite distinct."
How to use biochemistry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe science of the chemical reactions that keep living things alive — or, informally, a person's internal chemical makeup.
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- biochemistries
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Etymology
Built from "bio-" (life) plus "chemistry."
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What does “biochemistry” mean?
The word “biochemistry” means the branch of science dealing with the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms. In plain terms, the science of the chemical reactions that keep living things alive — or, informally, a person's internal chemical makeup.
How do you pronounce “biochemistry”?
“Biochemistry” is pronounced beye-oh-KEH-mihst-ree (/ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “biochemistry” in a sentence?
Here is “biochemistry” used in a sentence: “She majored in biochemistry before going to medical school.”
What part of speech is “biochemistry”?
“Biochemistry” is a noun.
Is “biochemistry” a common word?
“Biochemistry” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “biochemistry” have?
“Biochemistry” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the branch of science dealing with the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms.
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