biotransformation
Prononciation : [ˌbaɪoʊtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən]
Mot
Contexte : « biochemistry »
(noun) the process by which living organisms change substances, like medicines or chemicals, into different forms. It's similar to how our bodies break down food so we can use it.
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The biotransformation of the drug helped the patient feel better quickly.
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The biotransformation of that chemical did not make it safer for the environment.
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What happens during the biotransformation of these substances in the body?
Contexte : « environmental science »
(noun) the way certain organisms alter harmful substances to make them less dangerous. It is like how some plants can clean up pollutants.
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Biotransformation can help clean the soil by breaking down harmful chemicals.
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Without biotransformation, many harmful substances would remain toxic and unchanged.
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How does biotransformation contribute to environmental health?
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