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Definition of biochemistry noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

biochemistry

noun

/ˌbaɪəʊˈkemɪstri/

/ˌbaɪəʊˈkemɪstri/

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[uncountable] the scientific study of the chemistry of living thingsTopics Scientific researchb2, Biologyb2

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[uncountable, countable] the chemical structure and behaviour of a living thing
- Your biochemistry is almost identical to that of your cat.

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