abiotic
Definitions
Physical rather than biological; not derived from living organisms.
Involving or characterized by the absence of life or living organisms.
Examples
Sunlight, temperature, and water are all examples of abiotic factors that influence an ecosystem.
The survival of the desert lizard depends heavily on abiotic conditions like sand temperature and humidity levels.
Synonyms
inorganic nonliving lifeless mineral inanimate physical nonbiological