abiotic
nounEtymology First attested in 1874. From a- + biotic, the first element from Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-) and the second from Ancient Greek βιωτικός (biōtikós, “of life”), from βίος (bíos, “life”) + -ῐκός (-ĭkós).
1
Any such material
abiotic
adjUS /ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/
Etymology First attested in 1874. From a- + biotic, the first element from Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-) and the second from Ancient Greek βιωτικός (biōtikós, “of life”), from βίος (bíos, “life”) + -ῐκός (-ĭkós).
1
Nonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter.
- Near-synonyms: nonbiological, nonbiologic
2
Tending to inhibit or destroy life; antibiotic; incompatible with life.
- Derived terms
- abiotically
- Related terms
- abiogenesis, abiogenetic, abiogenic, abiosis, antibiosis, antibiotic, gnotobiotic, xenobiotic