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biochip

bi·o·chip
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bahy-oh-chip]
    • /ˈbaɪ oʊˌtʃɪp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bahy-oh-chip]
    • /ˈbaɪ oʊˌtʃɪp/

Definitions of biochip word

  • noun biochip a small glass or silicon plate containing an array of biochemical molecules or structures, used as a biosensor or in gene sequencing 3
  • noun biochip an experimental integrated circuit composed of biochemical substances or organic molecules. 1
  • noun biochip (computing) A microchip made from biological macromolecules (especially DNA) rather than a semiconductor. 0
  • noun biochip An identification chip fitted into the flesh of an animal. 0

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Origin of biochip

First appearance:

before 1980
One of the 1% newest English words
First recorded in 1980-85

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Biochip

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

biochip popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

biochip usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with biochip

  • what is biochip?
  • what is a biochip?
  • what does biochip mean?

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