Definitions For Abiogenic
Adjective
(not comparable) Not produced or derived by means of living organisms or their processes. Late 19th century.{{R:SOED5, page=4}}Usage notes
This term is intended to include materials derived from petroleum, coal, or sediments such as limestone. Although these materials derive from biological sources and have biochemical content, the chemical processes that produce these materials from dead organisms are purely physical. The role of man, also a living organism, is not counted, since the chemical processes used by man are external chemical reactions and not internal biochemical reactions.Translations
Dutch: abiogeen Hungarian: abiogén Portuguese: abiogénico {{qualifier, Portugal}}, abiogênico {{qualifier, Brazil}}Etymology
a + biogenicIs Abiogenic a Scrabble Word?
Words With Friends
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Scrabble US
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English International (SOWPODS)
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Points in Different Games
Scrabble
14
Words with Friends
18
The word Abiogenic is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words with Friends