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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
Example
Sodium chloride ( table salt ) is an inorganic compound widely used in cooking and food preservation.
Metals like iron and copper are examples of inorganic elements crucial for industrial applications.
02
not possessing the characteristics or properties associated with living organisms
Example
Rocks and minerals are examples of inorganic substances found in nature.
Water, despite its importance for life, is considered an inorganic compound.
word family
organ
Noun
organic
Adjective
inorganic
Adjective
inorganically
Adverb
inorganically
Adverb
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