biocycle

/ˌbaɪoʊˈsaɪkəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A cycle or process in which organisms or organic matter are broken down and converted into nutrients, energy, or other products.

“The company developed a biocycle system for waste management and recycling.”

2. noun

A biological cycle or process, especially one involving the decomposition of organic matter.

“The biologists studied the biocycle of a specific ecosystem to understand its nutrient flow.”

Synonyms

  • biological cycle
  • ecological cycle

Antonyms

  • chemical cycle