abiosis
n. C1 Advanced abio·sis
n. the state of being non-living. It is the opposite of life and describes things that do not grow, move, or breathe.
n. the state of being non-living or lacking life. Often used in scientific contexts to describe the absence of biological activity.
The scientist studied the abiosis of the deep-sea rocks.
The researchers observed the abiosis of the sample after it was exposed to extreme heat for several hours.
The transition from abiosis to the first forms of life remains one of the most significant mysteries in evolutionary biology, requiring a precise combination of chemical conditions.