biometal en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gʷeyh₃-der. Ancient Greek βῐ́ος (bĭ́os) Ancient Greek βῐο- (bĭo-)der. English bio- Ancient Greek μέτᾰλλον (métăllon)der. Latin metallum Old French metalbor. Middle English metal English metal English biometal From bio- + metal.
Meanings
- Any metal that has a biochemical function.
- (especially, often) Any metal that has a biochemical function. ▸ One of the principal ones (calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, or copper), as opposed to trace ones (such as lithium).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| biometals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |