non-biological matter

Definitions

Physical substances or materials that do not originate from living organisms and lack biological processes.

Inorganic matter, such as minerals, metals, or synthetic compounds, that is not part of a life form.

Examples

The rover's sensors were designed to distinguish between signs of life and inert non-biological matter on the Martian surface.

The laboratory experiment focused on how various forms of non-biological matter interact with synthetic polymers in a vacuum.

Synonyms

inorganic matter abiotic material inanimate substance non-living matter

Antonyms

biological matter organic material living substance biotic matter