English dictionary

abiogenesis

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.phenomenon

Synonyms autogenesis autogeny spontaneous generation

Source: WordNet 3.0
The supposed origination of living organisms from lifeless matter; such genesis as does not involve the action of living parents; spontaneous generation; -- called also <i>abiogeny</i>, and opposed to <i>biogenesis</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913