abiotic
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/
adj
Etymology: First attested in 1874. From a- + biotic, the first element from Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-) and the second from Ancient Greek βιωτικός (biōtikós, “of life”), from βίος (bíos, “life”) + -ῐκός (-ĭkós).
- Nonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter.
“Near-synonyms: nonbiological, nonbiologic”
- Tending to inhibit or destroy life; antibiotic; incompatible with life.
noun
Etymology: First attested in 1874. From a- + biotic, the first element from Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-) and the second from Ancient Greek βιωτικός (biōtikós, “of life”), from βίος (bíos, “life”) + -ῐκός (-ĭkós).
- Any such material