inorganic
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“It is a conscious, intentional change, moving from an inorganic growth algorithm into an organic growth algorithm,” Marcondes said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
The researchers found that these sediments contained up to 14 times more inorganic carbon and eight times more organic carbon than nearby forest soils.
From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026
Biologically and linguistically, our two species couldn’t be more different: This seemingly inorganic walking sculpture from the planet Erid communicates in a mix of whale song and stomps.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
They also measure the total dissolved solids, which is the combined contents of all organic and inorganic substances, such as minerals, in water.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
His left hand, motionless on the armrest, with a fresh, unlighted cigarette between the fingers, looked oddly white and inorganic in the brilliant sunlight.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
Vocabulary lists containing inorganic
Earth Science - Middle School
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Rocks and Minerals - Introductory
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Earth Science - High School
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