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Vocabulary Entry
inorganic
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Referring to substances or compounds that are not based on carbon-containing compounds; typically associated with minerals and metals.
Example Sentences
"Water is an inorganic substance essential for life."
"Inorganic chemistry focuses on compounds that do not contain carbon."
"The mineral deposits are primarily inorganic in nature."
N
noun
A substance or compound that is inorganic; often a mineral or a synthetic material.
Example Sentences
"The laboratory specializes in the study of various inorganic."
"Researchers are developing new inorganic that have applications in electronics."
"Silica is a common inorganic found in nature."