Biogenic
Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪoʊˌdʒɛnˈaɪˈsi/
Biogenic (adj)
- Made or caused by living organisms, not by human activity or natural non-living processes.
- Formed from substances produced by organisms, such as organic matter or gases from life processes.
Examples
- Biogenic materials are made by living organisms, not by humans.
- The soil contains biogenic material from decaying plants and animals.
Biogenic (adjective)
Examples
- The biogenic material came from a living organism.
- This biogenic substance shows a living-organism origin.