chemicalbiogenic
Chemicalbiogenic is an adjective used to describe processes or systems in which chemical transformations are shaped by living organisms or by the activity of biological systems. The term highlights the coupling of chemical reactions with biogenic inputs such as microbial metabolism, enzymatic mediation, or the production of organic and inorganic compounds by organisms. It is often used as a cross-disciplinary shorthand in studies of how biology affects chemistry in natural and engineered environments.
Usage and status: It is not a widely standardized term; some writers treat chemicalbiogenic as a portmanteau
Applications: In environmental science and geochemistry, chemicalbiogenic processes control mineral formation, trace element cycling, and contaminant
Examples: Include microbial oxidation or reduction driving mineral precipitation, biofilm-mediated changes in pH and redox conditions,
See also: biogeochemistry, biomineralization, geobiology, biosignatures.