biogeochemical
/ˌbaɪoʊˌdʒioʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to the chemical processes and cycles that involve living organisms and the physical environment, such as the carbon or nitrogen cycle.
- Scientists study biogeochemical interactions to understand how nutrients move through ecosystems.
- The biogeochemical makeup of the soil affects how well plants can grow.
- Biogeochemical cycles like the water cycle are essential for life on Earth.