biodynamic

adjective

bio·dy·nam·ic | \ ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-di-ˈna-mik

, -dī-\

Definition of biodynamic

1 : of or relating to a system of farming that follows a sustainable, holistic approach which uses only organic, usually locally-sourced materials for fertilizing and soil conditioning, views the farm as a closed, diversified ecosystem, and often bases farming activities on lunar cycles Followers of biodynamic viticulture not only abstain from the use of chemicals, but also take a more holistic approach, viewing their environment—the soil, plants and animals—as a working unity that should be as self-sustaining as possible.— Alison Napjus biodynamic practices

2 : grown by or utilizing biodynamic farming biodynamic vegetables a biodynamic vineyard

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biodynamically \ ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-di-ˈna-mi-k(-ə)lē

\ adverb

cultivated biodynamically

biodynamics \ ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-di-ˈna-miks

\ noun, plural in form but singular in construction

To proponents of biodynamics, the soil is not just a medium in which living things grow; the soil is itself a living organism. — Bill St. John

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Six biodynamic wines will be featured 7-9 p.m. Cost is $30. — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "Wine calendar: Autumn Wine Affair, Taste in Little Italy, Shaker Wines’ Amarone, more," 17 Sep. 2019 Around the corner is Wedge Studios, with artist workspaces and a hip boîte, and District, which traffics in hard-to-find biodynamic wines. — Amy Tara Koch, Dallas News, "These four mountain getaways are worth a peak," 13 Aug. 2019 How is natural wine different from organic and biodynamic wine? — NBC News, "What is natural wine? And is it better for you?," 11 Aug. 2019 Around the corner is Wedge Studios, with artist workspaces and a hip boîte, and District, which traffics in hard-to-find biodynamic wines. — Amy Tara Koch, Twin Cities, "Mountain getaways are worth a ‘peak’ in summer," 27 July 2019 After two weeks of goat yoga and biodynamic-wine-blending classes, Carter refuses to return home. — Wendi Aarons Kj Dell’antonia, The New Yorker, "Girl, You’re a Middle-Aged Woman Now," 21 Aug. 2019 Around the corner is Wedge Studios, with artist workspaces and a hip boîte, and District, which traffics in hard-to-find biodynamic wines. — Amy Tara Koch, Dallas News, "These four mountain getaways are worth a peak," 13 Aug. 2019 Around the corner is Wedge Studios, with artist workspaces and a hip boîte, and District, which traffics in hard-to-find biodynamic wines. — Amy Tara Koch, Twin Cities, "Mountain getaways are worth a ‘peak’ in summer," 27 July 2019 Around the corner is Wedge Studios, with artist workspaces and a hip boîte, and District, which traffics in hard-to-find biodynamic wines. — Amy Tara Koch, Twin Cities, "Mountain getaways are worth a ‘peak’ in summer," 27 July 2019

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