biochemical

UK
/ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
US
/ˌbaɪoʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
biochemicalnoun
biochemicals
pl
UK
/ˌbaɪ.əʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl/
US
/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈkɛm.ɪ.kəl/
Used countably to denote a chemical substance produced by or involved in living organisms.
Definitions
A chemical substance that is produced by or involved in the metabolic or other biological processes of a living organism.
Hormones and enzymes are important biochemicals in the human body.
Synonyms
organic molecule
biomolecular compound
biological chemical
biochemical substance
biochemical agent
bioactive compound
biochemicaladjective
more biochemical
Comp.
most biochemical
Super.
UK
/ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
US
/ˌbaɪoʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
Translations
The biochemical processes in the cell are complex.
Биохимические процессы в клетке сложны.
Definitions
Relating to the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms.
The biochemical reactions in the cell are crucial for energy production.