A1 noun Formal

inorganic

/ˌɪn.ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk/

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

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1

Salt 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.

2

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.

3

I think this rock is just some inorganic matter.

I believe this stone is just some non-living material.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
inorganic
Advérbio
inorganically
Adjetivo
inorganic
Relacionado
inorganics
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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

1

Salt is a common inorganic material found in the kitchen.

everyday

Salt is a common substance that does not come from living things found in the kitchen.

2

The report analyzes the levels of inorganic substances in the soil.

formal

The formal report looks at the levels of non-living matter in the earth.

3

I think this rock is just some inorganic matter.

informal

I believe this stone is just some non-living material.

4

Inorganic chemistry is the study of compounds that do not contain carbon.

academic

The scientific study of non-carbon chemicals is called inorganic chemistry.

5

Our factory produces inorganic pigments for paint companies.

business

Our business makes non-biological colors for paint manufacturers.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
inorganic
Advérbio
inorganically
Adjetivo
inorganic
Relacionado
inorganics

Colocações comuns

inorganic waste trash that is not from living things (like plastic or glass)
inorganic chemistry the study of non-living chemicals
inorganic fertilizer man-made chemicals used to help plants grow
inorganic matter material that is not and never was alive
inorganic compounds chemical substances without carbon-hydrogen bonds

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

inorganic vs organic

Organic refers to living things or carbon-based chemistry, while inorganic refers to non-living matter.

inorganic vs artificial

Artificial means man-made, but something can be natural and inorganic, like a diamond or water.

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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.

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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.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the prefix 'In-' which means 'Not'. If 'Organic' is living matter, then 'In-organic' is 'Not living matter'.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin 'in-' (not) combined with 'organicus' (relating to an organ or living thing).

Padrões gramaticais

Used as an adjective before a noun Used as a collective noun in chemistry (inorganics) Has no comparative form (cannot be 'more inorganic')

Quiz rápido

Water and rocks are examples of _______ matter because they are not alive.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: inorganic

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