biogenic

• Hergestellt oder verursacht durch Lebewesen; von lebenden Organismen stammend. Auch: auf biologischem Wege entstanden.

Produced or caused by living organisms.

1. Produced by living organismsC1formalscientific

   Originating from or produced by the activity of living organisms or biological processes.

   Biogen

   • Biogenic methane is released from wetlands by decomposing plant matter.
   • The formation of limestone is often a biogenic process involving marine organisms.
   • Biogenic amines are naturally occurring compounds in fermented foods.

   Synonymebiogenousbiologicalorganic

2. Essential for life processesC2formalscientific

   Describing substances or compounds that are necessary for the fundamental maintenance and functioning of life.

   Essenziell für Lebensprozesse

   • Biogenic elements like carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen are the building blocks of life.
   • Certain biogenic salts are crucial for nerve function and muscle contraction.
   • The study focused on biogenic factors that regulate cellular metabolism.

   Synonymeessentialindispensablelife-sustainingnecessaryrequiredvital