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inorganic
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describing chemical compounds that do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds and are typically derived from minerals or non-living matter
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not possessing the characteristics or properties associated with living organisms
Example
Synthetic materials like plastics are typically inorganic in nature.
Rocks and minerals are examples of inorganic substances found in nature.
Inorganic substances do not undergo biological processes such as metabolism or reproduction.
The Department of Chemistry offers courses in organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry.
