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Generally, anything made from living systems, such as cloth, fuels, or wood, is said to be organic. Organic foods are grown with no fertilizer except the organic compounds found naturally in plants and animals.
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They can also contain water-bearing minerals and organic compounds.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
Beyond particulate matter, fireworks contain trace metals that produce their bright colors, and burning them releases harmful volatile organic compounds.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Three years ago, Nelligan and his colleagues, working from the backyard of a neighbor of Susan Flores, used soil vapor sampling to detect volatile organic compounds they say may be associated with decomposing human remains.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
Upcoming missions, including the Rosalind Franklin rover on Mars and the Dragonfly mission to Saturn's moon Titan, are expected to carry similar TMAH-based experiments to search for organic compounds.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 28, 2026
No matter what its original condition, the intense rain and heat of the forest have eroded its surface, washed out all its minerals, and decomposed vital organic compounds.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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