bioparticles
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/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈpɑːr.tɪ.kəlz/
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/ˌbaɪ.əʊˈpɑː.tɪ.kəlz/
(bioparticle)
small biological entities
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bioparticle' originates from the combination of 'bio-' meaning 'life' and 'particle' meaning 'a small portion of matter'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'bioparticle' was formed by combining the prefix 'bio-' with the word 'particle' to describe small biological entities.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any small biological entity, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
microscopic particles that are biological in origin, such as pollen, spores, or cells.
Bioparticles can be found in the air and are often studied in environmental science.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/05 13:12