bioactive
adjective
bio·ac·tive
ˌbī-ō-ˈak-tiv 
: having an effect on a living organism
bioactive molecules
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Carrots and beets are two types of root vegetables that contain a variety of beneficial nutrients and bioactive compounds.
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Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 Dec. 2025
Green teas contain many bioactive compounds and are often made from local plants.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 24 Nov. 2025
Other fruits contain a lot of flavanols – bioactive compounds that are beneficial for the heart and brain health.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 13 Nov. 2025
One of the most consistent findings of such research is associated with the mushroom containing bioactive compounds called hericenones and erinacines.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
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Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 Dec. 2025
Green teas contain many bioactive compounds and are often made from local plants.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 24 Nov. 2025
Other fruits contain a lot of flavanols – bioactive compounds that are beneficial for the heart and brain health.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 13 Nov. 2025
One of the most consistent findings of such research is associated with the mushroom containing bioactive compounds called hericenones and erinacines.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bioactive
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“Bioactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bioactive. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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bioactive
adjective
bio·ac·tive
-ˈak-tiv
: having an effect on a living organism
bioactive molecules
bioactive pharmaceuticals and pesticides
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