abiotic

[ ey-bahy-ot-ik, ab-ee- ]

adjective
  1. of or characterized by the absence of life or living organisms.

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Origin of abiotic

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  • 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-ŏtĭk ]


  1. 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-ōsĭs)

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