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biochemist

 

[ baɪˈkɛmɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

science profession

A biochemist is a scientist who studies the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms. This field combines principles from both biology and chemistry to understand the molecular mechanisms that underpin biological functions. Biochemists often engage in laboratory research to explore the structures and functions of biomolecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates. Their work is crucial in various applications including medicine, genetics, and biotechnology.

Synonyms

biological chemist, life scientist, molecular biologist

Examples of usage

  • The biochemist conducted experiments on enzyme activity.
  • Her work as a biochemist focuses on genetic engineering.
  • The renowned biochemist published a groundbreaking paper on cell metabolism.

Translations

Translations of the word "biochemist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bioquímico

🇮🇳 जैव रसायनज्ञ

🇩🇪 Biochemiker

🇮🇩 biokimia

🇺🇦 біохімік

🇵🇱 biochemik

🇯🇵 生化学者

🇫🇷 biochimiste

🇪🇸 bioquímico

🇹🇷 biyokimyacı

🇰🇷 생화학자

🇸🇦 عالم الكيمياء الحيوية

🇨🇿 biochemik

🇸🇰 biochemik

🇨🇳 生物化学家

🇸🇮 biokemik

🇮🇸 líffræðingur

🇰🇿 биохимик

🇬🇪 ბიოქიმიკოსი

🇦🇿 biokimyaçı

🇲🇽 bioquímico

Etymology

The term 'biochemist' originates from the amalgamation of 'bio-', derived from the Greek 'bios' meaning 'life', and 'chemistry', which comes from the Arabic 'al-kīmiyā' and the Greek 'khēmia', referring to the study of substances and their transformations. The concept of biochemistry emerged in the late 19th century as a distinct scientific discipline, with its roots in organic chemistry and biology. It became particularly significant in the early 20th century with the discovery of enzymes and the understanding of metabolic pathways. As researchers delved deeper into cellular mechanisms, biochemistry gained recognition for its vital role in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and environmental science, leading to the formation of a specialized branch of science dedicated to studying the chemical processes of life.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,765 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.