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abiotic

[ey-bahy-ot-ik, ab-ee-] Example Sentences Origin

a·bi·ot·ic

[ey-bahy-ot-ik, ab-ee-]
adjective
of or characterized by the absence of life or living organisms.
Also, a·bi·ot·i·cal.


Origin:
a-6 + biotic

a·bi·ot·i·cal·ly, adverb
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Abiotic is always a great word to know.
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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Example Sentences
  • There is no other appropriate abiotic vehicle.
  • This is called abiotic pollination.
  • These hydrocarbons are believed to be created by abiotic processes.
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World English Dictionary
abiosis (ˌeɪbaɪˈəʊsɪs)
 
n
absence of life
 
[C20: from a-1 + Greek biōsis a way of living]
 
abiotic
 
adj

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Word Origin & History

abiotic
"without life," 1803, from a- (3) + adj. formed from Gk. bios "life" (see bio-).
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Science Dictionary
abiotic   (ā'bī-ŏt'ĭk)  Pronunciation Key 
Not associated with or derived from living organisms. Abiotic factors in an environment include such items as sunlight, temperature, wind patterns, and precipitation. Compare biotic.

abiosis noun (ā'bī-ō'sĭs)
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