bioinorganic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Describing the influence of inorganic compounds (especially metals) on biological processes, or the metabolism and biosynthesis of inorganic materials (such as silica)
noun
  1. A drug or chemical of this kind.

Word forms

bioinorganic bioinorganics

Etymology

From bio- + inorganic.

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