abiologically
adv. C1 Advanced abi·o·log·i·cal·ly
adv. in a way that is not related to life or living things. Scientists use this to describe processes that happen without any living cells or organisms involved.
adv. in a manner that is not related to life or biological processes. Often used in scientific contexts to describe chemical or physical reactions occurring outside of a living system.
The experiment showed that the reaction can occur abiologically.
Researchers are studying how certain complex molecules can form abiologically in the harsh conditions of deep-sea vents.
While the theory suggests that life originated from such abiological processes, the exact sequence of chemical steps remains a subject of intense debate among evolutionary biologists.