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abiogenic

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abio​gen​ic
adjective
abio·​gen·​ic
ˌā-ˌbī-ō-ˈje-nik

Definition

  • not produced by the action of living organisms
Other Words
  • abio​gen​i​cal​ly ˌā-ˌbī-ō-ˈje-ni-k(ə-)lē adverb
First Known Use
1874, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
a- entry 2 + biogenic

abio​gen​ic
adjective
abio·​gen·​ic
ˌā-ˌbī-ō-ˈje-nik

Definition

  • not produced by the action of living organisms
Other Words
  • abio​gen​i​cal​ly ˌā-ˌbī-ō-ˈje-ni-k(ə-)lē adverb
First Known Use
1874, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
a- entry 2 + biogenic
abiogenic — MW · Shobdo