inorganic substance

Definitions

A chemical compound that lacks carbon-hydrogen bonds and is typically derived from non-living mineral sources.

Any substance that is not organic, such as metals, salts, or minerals, and does not originate from biological processes.

Examples

Water is a common inorganic substance that is essential for all known forms of life.

The geologist analyzed the rock sample to determine which inorganic substance was responsible for its unique crystalline structure.

Synonyms

mineral substance non-living matter abiotic material inorganic compound

Antonyms

organic substance living matter biotic material organic compound