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

biochemistry

noun
 
/ˌbaɪəʊˈkemɪstri/
 
/ˌbaɪəʊˈkemɪstri/
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  1. [uncountable] the scientific study of the chemistry of living thingsTopics Scientific researchb2, Biologyb2
  2. [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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