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
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Magnesium is involved in a lot of different biochemical reactions, from energy production to nerve regulation.
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
Thousands of proteins and pigments stud the thylakoid membrane, creating a sprawling biochemical circuit with a single purpose.
—Quanta Magazine, 10 June 2026
That biochemical lift translates into something tangible.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
The biochemical case against it is substantial.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
Thousands of proteins and pigments stud the thylakoid membrane, creating a sprawling biochemical circuit with a single purpose.
—Quanta Magazine, 10 June 2026
That biochemical lift translates into something tangible.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
The biochemical case against it is substantial.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for biochemical
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“Biochemical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biochemical. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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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
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