Chemical vs. Bioreactor — What's the Difference?

Of or relating to chemistry.

A bioreactor refers to any manufactured device or system that supports a biologically active environment. In one case, a bioreactor is a vessel in which a chemical process is carried out which involves organisms or biochemically active substances derived from such organisms.

Of or relating to the properties or actions of chemicals.

An apparatus, such as a fermentation chamber, for growing organisms such as bacteria or yeast that are used in the biotechnological production of substances such as pharmaceuticals, antibodies, or vaccines, or for the bioconversion of organic waste.

Of or relating to chemical weapons

(biochemistry) A fermentation vat, containing microorganisms or biochemically active substances, used for waste recycling or for making drugs.

A substance with a distinct molecular composition that is produced by or used in a chemical process.

An apparatus in which a suspension of microorganisms in a liquid are used to perform chemical reactions, as in synthesis of pharmaceutical agents or the conversion of harmful waste to less harmful substances. The reactor consists of a vessel to contain the suspension of microorganisms, plus a variety of attached devices used to control the reaction.

A drug, especially an illicit or addictive one.

Of or relating to chemistry.

Of or relating to a material or processes not commonly found in nature or in a particular product.

(obsolete) Of or relating to alchemy.

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

(colloquial) An artificial chemical compound.

(slang) An addictive drug.

Pertaining to chemistry; characterized or produced by the forces and operations of chemistry; employed in the processes of chemistry; as, chemical changes; chemical combinations.

A substance used for producing a chemical effect; a reagent.

Produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules

Relating to or used in chemistry;

Of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes;