1. bioactive - Noun
2. bioactive - Adjective
bioactive (comparative more bioactive, superlative most bioactive)
Biologically active; having a biological effect. [from 20th c.]
bioactive (plural bioactives)
Such a material
We've only explored about 5% of our ocean. There are great discoveries yet to be made down there - fantastic creatures representing millions of years of evolution and possibly bioactive compounds that could benefit us in ways we can't even imagine. Edith Widder
By grafting a bioactive polymer polyNaSS on a polyethylene terephalate device, commonly used in ACL reconstruction, it optimizes the adhesion and distribution of human fibroblasts. Source: Internet
According to recent study, bioactive dietary components are said to benefit health by reducing risk of several chronic diseases. Source: Internet
Rye has the highest content of both dietary fibres and bioactive compounds. Source: Internet
It offers a hair growth promotion activity and is a nanoencapsulated noisome containing bioactive compounds found in the rice (Oryza sativa) bran. Source: Internet
They screened a library of 2,000 bioactive compounds for their ability to block Zika virus infection in three distinct cell types using two strains of the virus. Source: Internet