abiogenic
/ˌeɪbaɪoʊˈdʒɛnɪk/
adjective
- Not produced by living organisms; resulting from natural chemical or physical processes without life.
- The mineral deposits were abiogenic, formed by volcanic activity rather than by bacteria.
- Some scientists believe that abiogenic methane exists deep within the Earth's crust.
- Abiogenic oil, if it exists, would come from non-living sources like ancient carbon.
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