biogenic
adjective
bio·gen·ic
ˌbī-ō-ˈje-nik 
variants
or less commonly biogenous
: produced by living organisms
biogenic methane formation
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In addition, biogenic sources (living organisms or biological processes) release VOCs that can contribute to ground-level ozone.
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
One type, known as lactic acid bacteria, creates biogenic amines as a byproduct during fermentation.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Fossil fuel methane and biogenic methane function very similarly in the atmosphere.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
The surface of Enceladus, according to the decadal strategy document, should be capable of preserving biogenic evidence for a long time and seems more conducive to a lander mission.
—ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
One type, known as lactic acid bacteria, creates biogenic amines as a byproduct during fermentation.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Fossil fuel methane and biogenic methane function very similarly in the atmosphere.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
The surface of Enceladus, according to the decadal strategy document, should be capable of preserving biogenic evidence for a long time and seems more conducive to a lander mission.
—ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
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“Biogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biogenic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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biogenic
adjective
bio·gen·ic
-ˈjen-ik
: produced by living organisms
biogenic amine metabolism in depressed patients—D. L. Murphy
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