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abiosis

[ ey-bahy-oh-sis, ab-ee- ]

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noun

the absence or lack of life; a nonviable state.

abiosis

/ ˌeɪbaɪˈəʊsɪs; ˌeɪbaɪˈɒtɪk /

noun

absence of life

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Derived Forms

abiotic, adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of abiosis¹

a- ⁶ + -biosis

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Word History and Origins

Origin of abiosis¹

C20: from a- ¹+ Greek biōsis a way of living

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