bioelectric

adjective

bio·​elec·​tric ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-i-ˈlek-trik How to pronounce bioelectric (audio)
variants or less commonly bioelectrical
: of or relating to electric phenomena in living organisms
bioelectricity noun

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An option that’s taken off in gyms and workout studios, such as Anytime Fitness and Orangetheory Fitness is bioelectric impedance analysis, using devices such as the InBody or the Evolt 360. Allison Aubrey, NPR, 3 June 2024 The battle between mankind and the film’s titular machinery, which has been secretly harvesting humans’ bioelectric energy to keep itself afloat, is presented as the fight between Neo (Keanu Reeves) and Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving). Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024 Levin thinks bioelectric signaling between cells creates particularly powerful information-processing capabilities that can influence morphology. Philip Ball, Scientific American, 18 Apr. 2023 Green Goblin After taking down Venom, aka Harry Osborne, Miles manages to briefly resuscitate him with his bioelectric powers. George Yang, Variety, 22 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for bioelectric 

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bioelectric was in 1914

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“Bioelectric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bioelectric. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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