abiotic

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Synonyms: biotic, abietic, -biotic

Antonyms: biotic, abietic, -biotic

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Adjective

1. [[nonliving|Nonliving]], [[inanimate]], characterised by the absence of [[life]]; of [[inorganic]] matter. {{defdate|mid-20th c.}}<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=4}}</ref>
2. Tending to inhibit or destroy life; [[antibiotic]]; incompatible with life. {{defdate|mid-20th c.}}<ref name=SOED/>

Noun

1. Any such material

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