abiosis

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

noun
  1. the absence or lack of life; a nonviable state.

Origin of abiosis

1

Words Nearby abiosis

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British Dictionary definitions for abiosis

abiosis

/ (ˌeɪbaɪˈəʊsɪs) /


noun
  1. absence of life

Origin of abiosis

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

Derived forms of abiosis

  • abiotic (ˌeɪbaɪˈɒtɪk), adjective

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