biological

[baɪ.ə.ˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl]

adjective

biológico

1. relating to biology or to the processes and products of living organisms

The biological diversity of the rainforest is remarkable.

A diversidade biológica da floresta tropical é notável.

2. relating to one's parents by birth rather than by adoption or marriage

She decided to find her biological father.

Ela decidiu encontrar seu pai biológico.

3. involving or produced by living organisms or biological processes

biological weapons are prohibited by international law

armas biológicas são proibidas pelo direito internacional

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

biológico

standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

biológico

standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

biological clock - relógio biológico (natural timing of bodily functions)

biological parent - pai/mãe biológico(a) (birth parent)

biological warfare - guerra biológica

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