noun
organic matter
General term for matter derived from living organisms, often contrasted with 無機物 (inorganic matter).
See also: 無機物
土の中には多くの有機物が含まれている。
The soil contains a lot of organic matter.
noun
Chemistry term; a compound containing carbon, typically found in or produced by living organisms. See also 有機化合物.
See also: 有機化合物
この有機物は特定の条件下で分解する。
This organic compound decomposes under certain conditions.