abiological

adjective

abi·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌā-ˌbī-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce abiological (audio)
: not biological
especially : not involving or produced by organisms
abiological synthesis of amino acids

Word History

Etymology

a- entry 2 + biological

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of abiological was in 1868

Dictionary Entries Near abiological

Cite this Entry

“Abiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abiological. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

abiological

adjective
abi·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌā-ˌbī-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl How to pronounce abiological (audio)
: not biological
especially : not involving or produced by organisms
abiological synthesis of amino acids
abiologically adverb
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