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Definition of
bio- combining form
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
bio-
combining form
combining form
NAmE
/
/
ˈbaɪoʊ
/
/
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(
in nouns, adjectives, and adverbs
)
connected with living things or human life
biodegradable
biography
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bio-
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