Inorganic
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɪnɔɹˈɡænɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Inorganic is an adjective meaning (chemistry) Relating to a compound that does not contain carbon.
Meaning
(chemistry) Relating to a compound that does not contain carbon.
More Meanings
- That does not originate in a living organism.
- (linguistics, obsolete) Irregular
- (chemistry) An inorganic compound
- (Internet, marketing, of search results) Not generated by the ranking algorithms of a search engine, but deliberately by promotional techniques.
Word Forms
- inorganics
Synonyms for inorganic
Depending on context, synonyms include amorphous, artificial, unstructured, mineral.
Antonyms for inorganic
Common opposites include organic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mineral, artificial, amorphous, unstructured, organic, non-living.
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