bioactive

adjective

bio·​ac·​tive ˌbī-ō-ˈak-tiv How to pronounce bioactive (audio)
: having an effect on a living organism
bioactive molecules
bioactivity noun

Examples of bioactive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The bioactive components in apples An apple’s natural dietary fibers are one of the bioactive components that lead to its being classified as a functional food. Janet Colson, Discover Magazine, 13 Aug. 2023 The collection is made with a custom technology: a bioactive keratin ferment. USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024 Proponents say the mycelium is technically a mushroom and offers nutritional and bioactive compounds that benefit human health. Robert Johnson, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2023 The secret behind its success lies in the potent bioactive ingredients. Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2023 Incorporating bioactive and bioavailable ingredients into existing meals also means that your body can actually absorb them and put them to use, rather than simply excreting them through urine. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2023 Their bioactive collagen peptide, Peptiplus, is sourced from grass-fed bovine hide, ensuring a clean and effective product. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 July 2023 The primary bioactive compounds found in Tongkat Ali are called quassinoids, which are believed to be responsible for its therapeutic effects. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2023 These bioactive compounds are powerful antioxidants that help the body’s immune system function at its highest capacity by reducing inflammation. Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bioactive was in 1938

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“Bioactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bioactive. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

bioactive

adjective
bio·​ac·​tive -ˈak-tiv How to pronounce bioactive (audio)
: having an effect on a living organism
bioactive molecules
bioactive pharmaceuticals and pesticides
bioactivity noun
plural bioactivities
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