"biosignature" meaning in All languages combined

See biosignature on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-biosignature.wav Forms: biosignatures [plural]
Etymology: From bio- + signature. Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*sek-}}, {{root|en|ine-pro|*sekʷ-|id=follow}}, {{prefix|en|bio|signature}} bio- + signature Head templates: {{en-noun}} biosignature (plural biosignatures)
  1. (biology) Any measurable phenomenon that indicates the presence or probable presence of life. Wikipedia link: biosignature Related terms: biochemical, bioindicator, biomarker, biomolecule

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