biosynthetic
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bi·o·syn·the·sis
(bī′ō-sĭn′thĭ-sĭs)n.
Formation of a chemical compound by a living organism. Also called biogenesis.
bi′o·syn·thet′ic (-thĕt′ĭk) adj.
bi′o·syn·thet′i·cal·ly adv.
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bi•o•syn•thet•ic
(ˌbaɪ oʊ sɪnˈθɛt ɪk)adj.
1. of or pertaining to biosynthesis.
2. of or pertaining to a substance produced by a biosynthetic process.
n. 3. such a substance.
[1945–50]
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Adj. 1. biosynthetic - of or relating to biosynthesis
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