nonorganic

/nɑnɔrˈɡænɪk/
adjective
  1. Not produced by natural farming methods; made with synthetic chemicals.
    • She prefers organic vegetables, but sometimes buys nonorganic ones when they are cheaper.
    • Nonorganic farming often uses artificial fertilizers and pesticides.
    • The label clearly states whether the product is organic or nonorganic.
  2. Not relating to or derived from living matter; inorganic.
    • The soil sample contained both organic and nonorganic components.
    • Nonorganic compounds like salt do not come from plants or animals.
    • Rocks and minerals are nonorganic materials.
  3. Not forming a basic or essential part of a system or structure.
    • The new rules felt nonorganic to the company's original mission.
    • Her role in the group was nonorganic, added only to satisfy a requirement.
    • The addition of the extra wing seemed nonorganic to the building's design.
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