abiotic
Nonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter.
Other meanings
Tending to inhibit or destroy life; antibiotic; incompatible with life.
Related words
- abiotically
Word history
From Ancient Greek "βιωτικός" (of life).
Where this comes from
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