bioscience

noun

bio·​sci·​ence ˌbī-ō-ˈsī-ən(t)s How to pronounce bioscience (audio)
bioscientific adjective
bioscientist noun

Examples of bioscience in a Sentence

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Those floodwaters likely diluted pesticides beyond hazardous levels, said Qing Li, a professor at the University of Hawaii’s molecular bioscience and bioengineering department. Thomas Heaton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 The company completed the spin-off of its biosciences and diagnostic solutions business in February. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026 The bill would allow tax incentives to be awarded for high-paying corporate jobs for advanced manufacturing, bioscience, insurance and finance, technology and research and development companies locating headquarters to Iowa. Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026 One of the most exciting areas of the AI boom is the technology’s use in biosciences. Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bioscience

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bioscience was in 1941

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bioscience

noun
bio·​sci·​ence ˈbī-ō-ˌsī-ən(t)s How to pronounce bioscience (audio)
bioscientific adjective
bioscientist noun

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