nonorganic
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a word derived from
organic.
organicadjectivenoting or pertaining to a class of chemical compounds that formerly comprised only those existing in or derived from plants or animals, but that now includes all other compounds of carbon.
Example Sentences
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He used the analogy of choosing organic fruit over nonorganic at the supermarket.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2022
And when it comes to organic vs. nonorganic foods, Corkins said the nutritional benefits of eating even nonorganic fruits and vegetables “far outweigh any risks.”
From Washington Post ● Apr. 10, 2022
I picked up an organic avocado and placed it on a pile of nonorganic avocados.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2022
After bagging up the sediment from the hearth and bringing it back to the lab, the researchers used a method called manual flotation—essentially, submerging the mixture in water—to separate the organic from the nonorganic material.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 11, 2021
Just as dinosaur bones and petrified wood persist, so too will markers of our time, and they increasingly include the nonorganic.
From Slate ● Mar. 29, 2017