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inorganic
01
describing chemical compounds that do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds and are typically derived from minerals or non-living matter
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
Sodium chloride (table salt) is an inorganic compound widely used in cooking and food preservation.
02
not possessing the characteristics or properties associated with living organisms
Examples
Rocks and minerals are examples of inorganic substances found in nature.
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