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nonorganic
This term functions as a technical descriptor in both chemistry and agriculture, though the connotations shift between these domains. In a scientific context, it is a neutral classification referring to substances lacking carbon-hydrogen bonds or biological origins, such as minerals and metals.
In the context of food and farming, the word often carries a negative or critical connotation. It serves as a direct antonym to organic, implying the use of synthetic additives, chemical pesticides, or industrial processing methods that are perceived as less natural or less healthy.
Meanings
Produced using synthetic chemicals or artificial fertilizers rather than natural biological processes.
Examples
The sample consists primarily of nonorganic minerals.
I prefer buying organic produce, but nonorganic options are much cheaper.
Is this compound organic or nonorganic in nature?
The soil was depleted due to years of nonorganic farming practices.
We need to separate the organic waste from the nonorganic debris.
The alien landscape was composed of strange, nonorganic crystals.
Most nonorganic fertilizers provide a quick burst of nutrients to the plants.
I wonder if this synthetic material is entirely nonorganic.