Definitions for xenobioticˌzɛn ə baɪˈɒt ɪk, -bi-, ˌzi nə-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
xen•o•bi•ot•icˌzɛn ə baɪˈɒt ɪk, -bi-, ˌzi nə-(n.)
a chemical or substance that is foreign to an organism or biological system.
Category: Biochemistry
Origin of xenobiotic:
1915–20
Wiktionary
xenobiotic(Noun)
Any foreign compound not produced by an organism's metabolism
xenobiotic(Adjective)
Of or pertaining to xenobiosis.
xenobiotic(Adjective)
Relating to a substance foreign to the body or ecological system.
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