biogenic

[ bahy-oh-jen-ik ]

/ ˌbaɪ oʊˈdʒɛn ɪk /

adjective

resulting from the activity of living organisms, as fermentation.

necessary for the life process, as food and water.

Words nearby biogenic

biogasification, biogen, biogenesis, biogenetic law, biogenetics, biogenic, biogenic amine, biogeochemical cycle, biogeochemistry, biogeography, biographee

Origin of biogenic

First recorded in 1875–80; bio- + -genic

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British Dictionary definitions for biogenic

biogenic

/ (ˌbaɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪk) /

adjective

produced or originating from a living organism

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