bioreaction

/ˌbaɪoʊriˈækʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical reaction involving the interaction of living organisms or their components, especially in a natural environment.

“The bioreaction in the ecosystem was studied to understand its impact on the local biodiversity.”

2. noun

A change in the behavior of a population of microorganisms in response to a change in their environment, often used to describe the growth of bacteria in a chemical reaction.

“The bioreaction of the bacteria was monitored to optimize the production of biofuels.”

Synonyms

  • biological process
  • biological reaction
  • ecological interaction

Antonyms

  • abiotic process
  • chemical reaction