adjective describing something that is not related to or derived from living organisms
In environmental science, abiological factors can include physical and chemical components of ecosystems.
In geology, abiological factors are non-living elements that influence geological processes.
In chemistry, abiological reactions or compounds are those that do not involve living organisms.
In biology, abiological refers to processes or phenomena that are not related to living organisms.
In astrobiology, abiological studies focus on the possibility of life existing outside of Earth.
In studies of the origin of life, abiological processes are those that occurred before the emergence of living organisms.
In scientific writing, 'abiological' may be used to describe processes or phenomena that do not involve living organisms, such as abiogenic synthesis of molecules.
Psychologists may use 'abiological' when discussing factors that are not related to biological or psychological influences on behavior, such as environmental or societal factors.
Biologists may use 'abiological' to differentiate between processes that are driven by living organisms and those that are not, such as abiogenic chemical reactions.
Chemists may use 'abiological' to describe reactions or processes that occur without the involvement of living organisms, such as abiogenic synthesis of minerals.