bioactive

The definition of bioactive is something that can have an effect on living tissue.

(adjective)

An example of bioactive is are rays from the sun burning skin.

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See bioactive in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

having a capacity to interact with a living tissue or system

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See bioactive in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Of or relating to a substance that has an effect on living tissue: bioactive compounds.

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