not having the structure or organization characteristic of living bodies.

not characterized by vital processes.

Chemistry . noting or pertaining to compounds that are not hydrocarbons or their derivatives. Compare organic ( def. 1 ) .

not fundamental or related; extraneous.

adjective

organic

adjective

dead , extinct , inanimate , lifeless , manmade , mineral , not living , not naturalnotes:if a compound contains carbon , it is organic ; no carbon indicates inorganic , artificial , azoic