bioactive
nounEtymology From bio- + active.
1
Such a material
bioactive
adjEtymology From bio- + active.
1
Biologically active; having a biological effect.
- Although some cephalopod inks have been studied chemically, there’s still a lot unknown about the bioactive function of ink when released in the wild.2017 August 9, Mark Carnall, The Guardian:
2
Describing a terrarium, vivarium, etc. that is self-sustaining and mimics a natural habitat.
- Derived terms
- bioactive glass, nonbioactive