bioinorganic

English

Etymology

From bio- +‎ inorganic.

Adjective

bioinorganic (not comparable)

1. (biochemistry, inorganic chemistry) Describing the influence of inorganic compounds (especially metals) on biological processes, or the metabolism and biosynthesis of inorganic materials (such as silica)

Noun

bioinorganic (plural bioinorganics)

1. A drug or chemical of this kind.