How to Pronounce Xenobiotic

To pronounce "xenobiotic", say XEN-ob-iot-ic — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

XEN-ob-iot-ic

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"xenobiotic" has 4 syllables: xen-ob-iot-ic.

What does xenobiotic mean?

noun

  1. Any foreign compound not produced by an organism's metabolism.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to xenobiosis.
  2. Relating to a substance foreign to the body or ecological system.

Related words

metabolizingbiotransformationxenobiologicalxenozoologicalxenoticxenochemicalxenogenicexobiotic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "xenobiotic"?▾

"Xenobiotic" has 4 syllables: xen · ob · iot · ic.

What does "xenobiotic" mean?▾

Xenobiotic: Any foreign compound not produced by an organism's metabolism.

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