noun-modifying (irregular)
inorganic
Prenominal use meaning 'inorganic', as opposed to organic. Common in scientific and everyday contexts.
See also: 有機
Inorganic compounds often do not contain carbon.
inorganic chemistry
Abbreviation of 無機化学. Used in academic or technical contexts.
See also: 無機化学
He is majoring in inorganic chemistry at university.
In this reaction, an inorganic compound is produced.
Soil contains both organic and inorganic matter.
The full term for 'inorganic matter'; 無機 is its common abbreviation.
The full term for 'inorganic compound'; 無機 is its common abbreviation.
有機 describes organic, carbon-based substances, while 無機 refers to inorganic matter lacking that carbon framework.
inorganic matter; mineral matter · cold; inhuman; robotic
inorganic matter; inorganic substance · inorganic compound
inorganic salt; mineral salt
inorganic world
inorganic
inorganic acid; mineral acid
inorganic chemistry
mineral salts; inorganic salts
inorganic fiber
From 無 (mu, 'without') + 機 (ki, 'life' or 'organism'), literally 'lifeless'. The term was coined in the context of chemistry to describe substances not derived from living organisms.
inorganic fertilizer
inorganic ion
inorganic compound