Bioassay (Noun)
Meaning
Appraisal of the biological activity of a substance by testing its effect on an organism and comparing the result with some agreed standard.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The new pesticide was subjected to a rigorous bioassay to determine its toxicity to beneficial insects.
- A bioassay was conducted on the water sample to assess its potential impact on aquatic life.
- The bioassay revealed that the compound had a significant inhibitory effect on the growth of cancer cells.
- The researcher developed a novel bioassay to evaluate the antimicrobial properties of essential oils.
- The results of the bioassay indicated that the substance was safe for use in crop protection at the recommended concentration.