abiosis
/ˌeɪbaɪˈoʊsɪs/
noun
- The absence or lack of life; a state or condition where no living organisms exist.
- The concept of abiosis helps scientists define what life is.
- The moon's surface is in a state of abiosis, with no signs of life.
- Abiosis in the sterilized room was necessary for the experiment.