bioinorganic

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

bio- +‎ inorganic

Adjective[edit]

bioinorganic (not comparable)

  1. (biochemistry, inorganic chemistry) Describing the influence of inorganic compounds (especially metals) on biological processes, or the metabolism and biosynthesis of inorganic materials (such as silica)

Noun[edit]

bioinorganic (plural bioinorganics)

  1. A drug or chemical of this kind.