inorganic

• Zu chemischen Verbindungen gehörend, die keinen Kohlenstoff enthalten; nicht aus lebenden Organismen stammend oder entstanden.

Relating to chemical compounds that do not contain carbon; not derived from living organisms.

1. Not carbon-basedB2formalscientific

   Relating to or belonging to the class of compounds that do not have a carbon basis.

   Anorganisch

   • Inorganic chemistry deals with substances like metals and minerals.
   • Salt is an example of an inorganic compound.
   • The lab focuses on synthesizing new inorganic materials.

   Synonymemineral

   Antonymeorganic

2. Not from living thingsB2formalscientific

   Lacking the properties characteristic of living organisms; not derived from biological sources.

   Anorganisch

   • Rocks and minerals are inorganic substances.
   • Inorganic fertilizers are made from synthetic chemicals.
   • The soil sample contained both organic and inorganic matter.

   Synonymeinanimatelifelessmineralnonliving

   Antonymeorganic