biogenic
|bi-o-gen-ic|
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/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/
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/ˌbaɪ.əʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/
life-produced
Etymology
Etymology Information
'biogenic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'biogenēs,' where 'bio-' meant 'life' and '-genēs' meant 'produced by or born of.'
Historical Evolution
'biogenēs' transformed into the modern English word 'biogenic' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'produced by life,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
produced by living organisms or biological processes.
The biogenic compounds in the soil are essential for plant growth.
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Last updated: 2025/04/06 10:27