biogenous

Produced by or derived from living organisms; used primarily in geology and biology to describe materials formed by biological processes.

• 🇫🇷Produit par des organismes vivants ou dérivé de ceux-ci ; utilisé principalement en géologie et en biologie pour décrire des matériaux formés par des processus biologiques.

1. Produced by living organisms C2 formal scientific

   Originating from or produced by biological processes or living things.

   • Biogenous sediments on the ocean floor consist of the remains of marine organisms.
   • The biogenous nature of the limestone indicates it formed from ancient coral reefs.
   • Scientists study biogenous deposits to understand past climate conditions.

   🇫🇷Biogène

   Synonymes: biogenicbiologicalbioticorganic

2. Producing life C2 formal scientific

   Capable of generating or creating living organisms.

   • The biogenous properties of certain hydrothermal vents support unique ecosystems.
   • Biogenous theories explore how non-living matter can give rise to life.
   • The laboratory studied biogenous reactions in primordial soup simulations.

   🇫🇷biogène (qui produit la vie)

   Synonymes: life-giving

   Antonymes: abiogenetic