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bioprospect
verb bio·pros·pect \-ˈprä-ˌspekt\
Definition of BIOPROSPECT
transitive verb
: to search for substances that are produced by living organisms and may be of medicinal or commercial value
— bio·pros·pec·tor \-ˌspek-tər\ noun
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First Known Use of BIOPROSPECT
1996
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