inorganic

Definitions

Not consisting of or deriving from living matter.

Relating to chemical compounds that do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds.

Lacking the characteristics or complexity of living organisms.

Examples

Rocks and minerals are classified as inorganic substances because they do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds.

The scientist studied the chemical properties of various inorganic compounds in the laboratory.

Synonyms

mineral abiotic nonliving inanimate lifeless geological synthetic

Antonyms

organic living biotic biological animate natural carbon-based