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Abiotic

//ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑt.ɪk// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Nonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter. not-comparable

    "Near-synonyms: nonbiological, nonbiologic"

  2. 2
    Tending to inhibit or destroy life; antibiotic; incompatible with life. not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    Any such material

Etymology

Etymology 1

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).

Etymology 2

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).

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