abiotic
[ ey-bahy-ot-ik, ab-ee- ]
adjective
of or characterized by the absence of life or living organisms.
Origin of abiotic
1- Also a·bi·ot·i·cal [ey-bahy-ot-i-kuhl, ab-ee-] /ˌeɪ baɪˈɒt ɪ kəl, ˌæb i-/ .
Other words from abiotic
- a·bi·ot·i·cal·ly, adverb
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Scientific definitions for abiotic
abiotic
[ ā′bī-ŏt′ĭk ]
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.
Other words from abiotic
- abiosis noun (ā′bī-ō′sĭs)
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