inorganic
(adjective) relating or belonging to the class of compounds not having a carbon basis; “hydrochloric and sulfuric acids are called inorganic substances”
inorganic
(adjective) lacking the properties characteristic of living organisms
Source: WordNet® 3.1
inorganic (not comparable)
(chemistry) relating to a compound that does not contain carbon
that does not originate in a living organism
inorganic (plural inorganics)
(chemistry) An inorganic compound
Source: Wiktionary
In`or*gan"ic, a. Etym: [Pref. in- not + organic: cf. F. inorganique.]
Definition: Not organic; without the organs necessary for life; devoid of an organized structure; unorganized; lifeness; inanimate; as, all chemical compounds are inorganic substances.
Note: The term inorganic is used to denote any one the large series of substances (as minerals, metals, etc.), which are not directly connected with vital processes, either in origin or nature, and which are broadly and relatively contrasted with organic subscances. See Organic. Inorganic Chemistry. See under Chemistry.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
10 February 2025
(noun) the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
