Inorganic Meaning
/ɪnɔɹˈɡænɪk/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjRelating to a compound that does not contain carbon.
adjThat does not originate in a living organism.
Sentence Examples
Water and mineral salts are inorganic substances.
How do organic proteins and nucleic acids emerge from inorganic matter?
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The chemist studied the ____ compound, which did not contain any carbon.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Chemistry students learn about the properties of ____ compounds that do not contain any carbon atoms.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Italic *n̥- Latin in-bor. Middle English in- English in- English organic English inorganic From in- + organic.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The chemist studied the ____ compound, which did not contain any carbon.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Chemistry students learn about the properties of ____ compounds that do not contain any carbon atoms.