Definition of inorganic

inorganicadjective

vô cơ

/ˌɪnɔːˈɡænɪk//ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

The word "inorganic" comes from the combination of the prefix "in-" (meaning "not") and the word "organic." "Organic" originates from the Greek word "organon" meaning "instrument" or "tool," later evolving to refer to living organisms and their structures. Therefore, "inorganic" literally means "not organic," describing substances that lack the complex structures and processes associated with living things. This term emerged in the 18th century, reflecting the growing understanding of the differences between living and non-living matter.

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not consisting of or coming from any living substances

không bao gồm hoặc đến từ bất kỳ chất sống nào

Example:
  • inorganic fertilizers

    phân bón vô cơ

  • Rocks and minerals are inorganic.

    Đá và khoáng chất là vô cơ.

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relating to chemical compounds that do not contain carbon

liên quan đến các hợp chất hóa học không chứa cacbon

Example:
  • inorganic compounds

    hợp chất vô cơ

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