biogenic

[ bahy-oh-jen-ik ]

adjective

1. resulting from the activity of living organisms, as fermentation.
2. necessary for the life process, as food and water.

biogenic

/ ˌbaɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪk /

adjective

1. produced or originating from a living organism

Word History and Origins

Origin of biogenic¹

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