abiotic
/ˌeɪbaɪˈɑtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to non-living physical and chemical elements in an environment.
- Abiotic factors like water and soil affect how plants grow.
- In ecology, we study both biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems.
- The abiotic conditions on Mars include extreme cold and low pressure.
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