biogeochemical

English

Etymology

From bio- +‎ geochemical.

Adjective

biogeochemical (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to biogeochemistry.
    • 2025 August 19, Julia Jacobo, “Mile-deep underwater volcano off West Coast could erupt soon, scientists say”, in ABC News‎[1]:
      "Some of those microbes live in boiling hot water, some breathe iron or sulfur, they fight off viral infection just like we do, they may hold clues as to the earliest steps in the evolution of life on earth, and they play an important role in driving global biogeochemical cycles," Anderson said.

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Noun

biogeochemical (plural biogeochemicals)

  1. A geochemical of biological origin.

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