inorganic
An inorganic substance is something that does not come from living things, such as plants or animals. In science, it refers to chemicals and minerals like salt, water, and metals that do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds.
Exemples
3 sur 5Salt is a common inorganic material found in the kitchen.
Salt is a common substance that does not come from living things found in the kitchen.
The report analyzes the levels of inorganic substances in the soil.
The formal report looks at the levels of non-living matter in the earth.
I think this rock is just some inorganic matter.
I believe this stone is just some non-living material.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the prefix 'In-' which means 'Not'. If 'Organic' is living matter, then 'In-organic' is 'Not living matter'.
Quiz rapide
Water and rocks are examples of _______ matter because they are not alive.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : inorganic
Exemples
Salt is a common inorganic material found in the kitchen.
everydaySalt is a common substance that does not come from living things found in the kitchen.
The report analyzes the levels of inorganic substances in the soil.
formalThe formal report looks at the levels of non-living matter in the earth.
I think this rock is just some inorganic matter.
informalI believe this stone is just some non-living material.
Inorganic chemistry is the study of compounds that do not contain carbon.
academicThe scientific study of non-carbon chemicals is called inorganic chemistry.
Our factory produces inorganic pigments for paint companies.
businessOur business makes non-biological colors for paint manufacturers.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
inorganic growth
business growth that happens by buying other companies
inorganic synthesis
the process of making non-living chemical compounds
inorganic salts
minerals that are not from plants or animals
Souvent confondu avec
Organic refers to living things or carbon-based chemistry, while inorganic refers to non-living matter.
Artificial means man-made, but something can be natural and inorganic, like a diamond or water.
Notes d'usage
Use this word when talking about rocks, metals, or chemicals that have never been alive. It is very common in science classes and industrial contexts.
Erreurs courantes
Do not use 'inorganic' to mean 'unhealthy.' While 'organic' food is often seen as healthy, 'inorganic' simply means not living, like a stone.
Astuce mémo
Think of the prefix 'In-' which means 'Not'. If 'Organic' is living matter, then 'In-organic' is 'Not living matter'.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Latin 'in-' (not) combined with 'organicus' (relating to an organ or living thing).
Modèles grammaticaux
Quiz rapide
Water and rocks are examples of _______ matter because they are not alive.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : inorganic
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