abiotic

Word parts

a- + biotic

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/

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Adjective

Positive abiotic

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. (usually before a noun) When something is abiotic, it is not a living thing, not alive and is not made by an organism. Abiotic refers to things that are not alive, like light, water, air, nutrients, minerals, and soil.

   Pollination is often done by abiotic means, such as wind or water.