bio assay
/ˌbaɪoʊˈæseɪ/
noun
- A scientific test that measures the effect of a substance on a living organism to determine its strength or concentration.
- The bio-assay showed that the new drug was effective at very low doses.
- A bio-assay on plant growth helped determine the best fertilizer concentration.
- Researchers used a bio-assay to test the toxicity of the water sample.
Synonyms
verb
- To perform a bio-assay on a substance or sample.
- The lab technician will bio-assay the soil to check for pollutants.
- We bio-assayed the vitamin content of the food using yeast cultures.
- They need to bio-assay the new chemical before it can be used in products.