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biological

Syllabification: (bi·o·log·i·cal)
Pronunciation: /ˌbīəˈläjikəl/
(abbreviation: biol.)
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Definition of biological

adjective

  • of or relating to biology or living organisms.
  • genetically related; related by blood:the alleged rights of the biological father
  • (of a detergent or other cleaning product) containing enzymes to assist the process of cleaning.

noun

(usually biologicals)
  • a therapeutic substance, such as a vaccine or drug, derived from biological sources:an international biotechnology company with interests in biologicals, agriculture, and pharmaceutical products

Derivatives

biologically

Pronunciation: /-ik(ə)lē/
adverb

biological in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of biological in the British & World English dictionary