biochemical

adjective

bio·​chem·​i·​cal ˌbī-ō-ˈke-mi-kəl 

1

: of or relating to biochemistry

2

: characterized by, produced by, or involving chemical reactions in living organisms

a biochemical defect in the brain

biochemical noun

biochemically

ˌbī-ō-ˈke-mi-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of biochemical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another sizable chunk is in the microbes — viruses, bacteria, algae and fungi — the biochemical threads that bind us. —Dennis Overbye, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024

Maybe there are internal mechanisms at play and the biochemical reactions are aiming to avoid too high a filling of the adverse accumulations. —Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024

Although scientists have known about these different pigments for some time, understanding the biochemical and genetic basis behind how birds use them to vary in color has been less clear. —Simon Griffith, JSTOR Daily, 5 Dec. 2024

Medical examiners requested histopathological, biochemical and toxicological testing. —Tracy Wright, Fox News, 21 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing biochemical

• biochemical oxygen demand

Medical Definition

biochemical

adjective

bio·​chem·​i·​cal -ˈkem-i-kəl 

1

: of or relating to biochemistry

2

: characterized by, produced by, or involving chemical reactions in living organisms

biochemical abnormalities

biochemical processes

biochemical noun

biochemically

-k(ə-)lē 

adverb