Word
abiologically
Phoneticsabi·o·log·i·cal·ly
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The experiment showed that the reaction can occur abiologically.”
contextual
“Researchers are studying how certain complex molecules can form abiologically in the harsh conditions of deep-sea vents.”
complex
“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.”
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