biophysics

bi·o·phys·ics

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bahy-oh-fiz-iks]
- /ˌbaɪ oʊˈfɪz ɪks/
- /ˌbaɪ.əʊˈfɪz.ɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-oh-fiz-iks]
- /ˌbaɪ oʊˈfɪz ɪks/

Definitions of biophysics word

noun biophysics the physics of biological processes and the application of methods used in physics to biology 3
noun biophysics the study of biological phenomena using the principles and techniques of physics 3
noun biophysics the branch of biology that applies the methods of physics to the study of biological structures and processes. 1
noun biophysics physics of living organisms 1
noun biophysics The interdisciplinary science that applies theories and methods of the physical sciences to questions of biology. 0

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Origin of biophysics

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; bio- + physics

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biophysics popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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