abiosis
[ ey-bahy-oh-sis, ab-ee- ]
noun
the absence or lack of life; a nonviable state.
Origin of abiosis
1Words Nearby abiosis
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British Dictionary definitions for abiosis
abiosis
/ (ˌeɪbaɪˈəʊsɪs) /
noun
absence of life
Origin of abiosis
1C20: from a- 1 + Greek biōsis a way of living
Derived forms of abiosis
- abiotic (ˌeɪbaɪˈɒtɪk), adjective
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