bio·com·put·er
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plural biocomputers
Definition of biocomputer
: a computer that uses components of biological origin (such as molecules of DNA) instead of electrical components
The device is rudimentary—it can only perform basic high-school-level math problems. But this tiny “biocomputer” no bigger than a dime is powered by DNA, not silicon, and it represents one of the first significant steps toward a holy grail of science.— Alex Salkever, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2000
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“Biocomputer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biocomputer. Accessed 13 Jun. 2021.
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