How do you use the word "biochemical" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "biochemical": Sami studied biochemical engineering. Is the coronavirus really a biochemical weapon?

Biochemical Meaning

/ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪkəl/

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

adjof, or relating to biochemistry

adjcharacterized by, produced by, or involving chemical processes in living organisms

Sentence Examples

Sami studied biochemical engineering.

Is the coronavirus really a biochemical weapon?

CEFR Practice Quiz

This laboratory specializes in studying the ____ reactions that occur within living cells.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

The scientist studied the ____ reactions that happen inside the cell.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gʷeyh₃-der. Ancient Greek βῐ́ος (bĭ́os) Ancient Greek βῐο- (bĭo-)der. English bio- Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰew- Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Ancient Greek -μᾰ (-mă) Ancient Greek χῠ́μᾰ (khŭ́mă) Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-i-eh₂ Proto-Hellenic *-íā Ancient Greek -ία (-ía) Ancient Greek χυμείᾱ (khumeíā)bor. Arabic الْكِيمِيَاء (al-kīmiyāʔ)bor. Medieval Latin alchēmia ▲ Ancient Greek χυμείᾱ (khumeíā)influ. New Latin chēmia Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icus New Latin chēmicus Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English chemical English biochemical From bio- + chemical.

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"In view of this biochemical diversity, the possibilities of interspecies hybridization in this genus are very interesting and worthy of attention." — 1985, John F. Peberdy, Lajos Ferenczy, Fungal Protoplasts, CRC Press, page 259:

"Dr. Gwaltney sent nasal secretions from 40 volunteers with colds to Dr. Proud and Dr. Naclerio, who tested the secretions for the presence of these biochemicals." — 1987 October 6, Gina Kolata, “Clever Strategy Shows Promise Against Colds”, in The New York Times:

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