the science of biological, chemical, and geological aspects of the environment
biogeochemistry in American English
(ˌbaiouˌdʒiouˈkeməstri)
noun
the science dealing with the relationship between the geochemistry of a given region and its flora and fauna, including the circulation of such elements as carbon and nitrogen between the environment and the cells of living organisms
Derived forms
biogeochemical (ˌbaiouˌdʒiouˈkemɪkəl)
adjective
Word origin
[1935–40; bio- + geochemistry]This word is first recorded in the period 1935–40. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: fluorocarbon, hard core, roadblock, roomette, walk-throughbio- is a combining form meaning “life” occurring in loanwords from Greek (biography). On this model, bio- is used in the formation of compound words (bioluminescence). Other words that use the affix bio- include: bioconversion, bioherm, biomass, biosocial, biosynthesis
Examples of 'biogeochemistry' in a sentence
biogeochemistry
Here, we document the transient recovery of the seafloor biogeochemistry after an in situ disturbance.
Sebastiaan van de Velde, Vera Van Lancker, Silvia Hidalgo-Martinez, William M. Berelson,Filip J. R. Meysman 2018, 'Anthropogenic disturbance keeps the coastal seafloor biogeochemistry in a transientstate', Scientific Reportshttp://link.springer.com/article/10.1038/s41598-018-23925-y. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The disciplines behind the four cases are diverse – hydrology, rock geochemistry, soil geochemistry, and biogeochemistry.
Leslie Hsu, Emilio Mayorga, Jeffery Horsburgh, Megan Carter, Kerstin Lehnert, SusanBrantley 2017, 'Enhancing Interoperability and Capabilities of Earth Science Data using the ObservationsData Model 2 (ODM2)', Data Science Journalhttp://datascience.codata.org/articles/605. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The keyword ‘marine biogeochemistry' was used to sort the database.
A'an Johan Wahyudi 2014, 'Trends and Future Projections for Marine Biogeochemistry Research in Indonesia (Tren dan Proyeksi Penelitian Biogeokimia Laut di Indonesia)', Ilmu Kelautanhttp://ejournal.undip.ac.id/index.php/ijms/article/view/8514. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The model provides a quantitative framework which can be employed in ecosystem and biogeochemistry models.
Keisuke Inomura, Jason Bragg, Lasse Riemann, Michael J Follows 2018, 'A quantitative model of nitrogen fixation in the presence of ammonium.', PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6264846?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The implications for biogeochemistry include the transport of nutrients, metals, and gases to these systems.
Alanna L. Lecher 2017, 'Groundwater Discharge in the Arctic: A Review of Studies and Implications for Biogeochemistry',Hydrologyhttps://www.mdpi.com/2306-5338/4/3/41. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Potential effects of global climate change, particularly ocean acidification, on iron biogeochemistry are discussed.
E. Breitbarth, E. P. Achterberg, M. V. Ardelan, A. R. Baker, E. Bucciarelli, F. Chever,P. L. Croot, S. Duggen, M. Gledhill, M. Hassellöv, C. Hassler, L. J. Hoffmann, K.A. Hunter, D. A. Hutchins, J. Ingri, T. Jickells, M. C. Lohan, M. C. Nielsdóttir,G. Sarthou, V. Schoemann, J. M. Trapp, D. R. Turner, Y. Ye 2010, 'Iron biogeochemistry across marine systems – progress from the past decade', Biogeoscienceshttp://www.biogeosciences.net/7/1075/2010/bg-7-1075-2010.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Marine phytoplankton play critical roles in the biogeochemistry of open and coastal oceans.
Tyler Cyronak, Erin O'Reilly, Peter A. Lee, Giacomo R. DiTullio 2014, 'In situ determination of cellular DMSP and pigment quotas in a Prorocentrum minimumbloom near the Falkland Islands', Advances in Oceanography and Limnologyhttp://pagepressjournals.org/index.php/aiol/article/view/5353. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Here we provide a concise review of the consequences of coastal hypoxia for sediment biogeochemistry.
J. J. Middelburg, L. A. Levin 2009, 'Coastal hypoxia and sediment biogeochemistry', Biogeoscienceshttp://www.biogeosciences.net/6/1273/2009/bg-6-1273-2009.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Forestation can alter stream hydrology and biogeochemistry.
Allison M. Veach, Walter K. Dodds, Adam Skibbe 2014, 'Fire and Grazing Influences on Rates of Riparian Woody Plant Expansion along GrasslandStreams', PLoS ONE10.1371/journal.pone.0106922. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Urbanization has the potential to dramatically alter the biogeochemistry of receivingfreshwater ecosystems.
Nicola A. McEnroe, Clayton J. Williams, Marguerite A. Xenopoulos, Petr Porcal, PaulC. Frost 2013, 'Distinct Optical Chemistry of Dissolved Organic Matter in Urban Pond Ecosystems',PLoS ONE10.1371/journal.pone.0080334. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)