# abiogenesist

CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/abiogenesist
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a scientist who studies how life might have started from non-living matter. They look at the chemical processes that could have created the first living cells.

For teachers: a scientist who investigates the chemical origins of life, specifically the transition from non-living matter to self-replicating systems. Often used in the context of abiogenesis research.

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