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biosynthesis
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bi·o·syn·the·sis  (b-snth-ss)
n.
Formation of a chemical compound by a living organism. Also called biogenesis.
bio·syn·thetic (-thtk) adj.
bio·syn·theti·cal·ly adv.
biosynthesis [ˌbaɪəʊˈsɪnθɪsɪs]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) the formation of complex compounds from simple substances by living organisms
biosynthetic  [ˌbaɪəʊsɪnˈθɛtɪk] adj
biosynthetically  adv
biosynthesis
the formation of chemical compounds by living organisms, either by synthesis or degradation. — biosynthetic, adj.
See also: Biology
the formation of chemical compounds by living organisms, either by synthesis or degradation. — biosynthetic, adj.
See also: Organisms
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Noun1.biosynthesis - production of a chemical compound by a living organism
biogenesis
synthesis - the process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds)
Translations
biosynthesis [ˌbaɪəʊˈsɪnθɪsɪs] N → biosíntesis f
biosynthesis [ˌbaɪəʊˈsɪnθɪsɪs] n → biosintesi f
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