Inorganic

/ɪnˈɔːrɡənɪk/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not consisting of or deriving from living matter.

Inorganic materials such as metals and minerals are essential in various industrial applications.

Relating to compounds that do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds.

The study of inorganic chemistry focuses on substances like salts and metals.

Lacking spontaneity or naturalness; artificial.

The presentation had an inorganic feel, with no personal touches or anecdotes.

From 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'organic', relating to living organisms.

inorganic chemistry

The branch of chemistry concerned with compounds that are not covered by organic chemistry.

inorganic compound

A chemical compound that is not primarily made up of carbon-hydrogen bonds.

inorganic material

Substances that are not derived from living matter.

organic

Relating to or derived from living matter.

mineral

A naturally occurring inorganic substance.

compound

A substance made from two or more elements chemically bonded together.

Referring to something lifeless or artificial.

That decor looks so inorganic; it needs some plants to liven it up.

Used to describe something lacking creativity or uniqueness.

The design of the building is so inorganic; it feels like a box.