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.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the prefix 'In-' which means 'Not'. If 'Organic' is living matter, then 'In-organic' is 'Not living matter'.
Quiz rápido
Water and rocks are examples of _______ matter because they are not alive.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: inorganic
Exemplos
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.
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Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
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.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
Do not use 'inorganic' to mean 'unhealthy.' While 'organic' food is often seen as healthy, 'inorganic' simply means not living, like a stone.
Dica de memorização
Think of the prefix 'In-' which means 'Not'. If 'Organic' is living matter, then 'In-organic' is 'Not living matter'.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin 'in-' (not) combined with 'organicus' (relating to an organ or living thing).
Padrões gramaticais
Quiz rápido
Water and rocks are examples of _______ matter because they are not alive.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: inorganic
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