AUTOGENESIS

abiogenesis, autogenesis, autogeny, spontaneous generation

(noun) a hypothetical organic phenomenon by which living organisms are created from nonliving matter

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

autogenesis (uncountable)

(biology) The supposed creation of living organisms from nonliving matter.

Source: Wiktionary


Au`to*gen"e*sis, n. Etym: [Auto- + genesis.] (Biol.)

Definition: Spontaneous generation.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

20 April 2025

SALAD

(noun) food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens


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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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