bioelectric

adjective

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

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Rubin’s research suggests that manta rays can identify us by the unique signature of our bioelectric field. — Kathleen Rellihan, Outside Online, 8 June 2025 The bioelectric currents created by the mushrooms power the tiny arms, which then play musical instruments. — Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 19 Nov. 2025 This meant that calcium ions were likely necessary for epithelial cells to generate the bioelectric signals that guide wound healing. — Steve Granick, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025 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

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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