abiogenic

adjective

abio·​gen·​ic ˌā-ˌbī-ō-ˈje-nik How to pronounce abiogenic (audio)
: not produced by the action of living organisms
abiogenically adverb

Word History

Etymology

a- entry 2 + biogenic

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of abiogenic was in 1874

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Cite this Entry

“Abiogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abiogenic. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

abiogenic

adjective
abio·​gen·​ic ˌā-ˌbī-ō-ˈjen-ik How to pronounce abiogenic (audio)
: not produced by the action of living organisms
abiogenically adverb
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