biogeochemical
noun
bio·geo·chem·i·cal
ˌbī-ō-ˌjē-ə-ˈke-mi-kəl 
: of or relating to the partitioning and cycling of chemical elements and compounds between the living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem
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According to the study, researchers gathered data by testing biogeochemical, palaeoenvironmental, and archaeological evidence.
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Biogeochemical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biogeochemical. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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