biont
1 of 2noun
bi·ont
ˈbīˌänt
plural -s
: a discrete unit of living matter : organism
-biont
2 of 2noun combining form
-bi·ont
¦bīˌänt,
ēˌänt
plural -s
: one having a (specified) mode of life
aerobiont
Word History
Etymology
Noun
bi- entry 2 + -ont
Noun combining form
probably from German, modification of Greek biount-, biōn living, present participle of bioun to live, from bios mode of life