noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The formation of life from self-replicating, but not living, molecules. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

abiogenesis

Etymology

From bio- + -poesis, alternative form of -poiesis.

Related phrases

primeval soupself replicating

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