Meaning of the word biotransformation in English
What does biotransformation mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
biotransformation
US /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.træns.fərˈmeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌbaɪ.əʊ.træns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/
Noun
the chemical modification (or modifications) made by an organism on a chemical compound
Example:
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The liver plays a crucial role in the biotransformation of drugs.
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Microbial biotransformation can be used to produce valuable chemicals.