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- [bahy-oh-sin-thuh-sis]
- /ˌbaɪ oʊˈsɪn θə sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahy-oh-sin-thuh-sis]
- /ˌbaɪ oʊˈsɪn θə sɪs/
Definitions of biosynthesis word
- noun biosynthesis the formation of complex compounds from simple substances by living organisms 3
- noun biosynthesis the formation of chemical compounds by the enzyme action of living organisms, as in protein synthesis 3
- noun biosynthesis the formation of chemical compounds by a living organism. 1
- noun biosynthesis the laboratory preparation of biological molecules by the use of reagents or catalysts derived from natural substances and modeled on a series of reactions occurring in a living organism. 1
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Origin of biosynthesis
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; bio- + synthesis
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Parts of speech for Biosynthesis
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
biosynthesis popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
biosynthesis usage trend in Literature
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