bioessential

English

Etymology

From bio- +‎ essential.

Adjective

bioessential (not comparable)

1. (sciences) Essential for life
   • 2000, Stuart W. Gibb, “Ammonia”, in Leo M.L. Nollet, editor, Handbook of Water Analysis‎, →ISBN, page 225:

     Nitrogen is one of around 30 bioessential elements incorporated into biogeochemical cycles.