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单词 inorganic
释义 in·organic
I. \|in+(ˌ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: in- (I) + organic
1.
 a.
  (1) : being or composed of matter other than plant or animal : mineral
   < the inorganic world >
  (2) : forming or belonging to the inanimate world
 b. : being, containing, or relating to a chemical substance or substances not usually classed as organic
  < hydrochloric, sulfuric, nitric, and chlorosulfonic acids are called inorganic acids — R.E.Kirk >
  < inorganic fertilizers >
 c. : being in the form of such a substance
  < inorganic selenium as in sodium selenite >
2. : not arising from a process of natural or inevitable growth : artificial
 < an inorganic and unnatural lingo never spoken by man — Kenneth Rexroth >
: lacking organic structure, character, or vitality
 < dull inorganic things, without individuality or prestige — John Buchan >
3. of a sound or letter : lacking an etymological justification
in·organically \“+\ adverb
II. noun
: an inorganic substance
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