Organic (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of or relating to foodstuff grown or raised without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides or hormones; "organic eggs"; "organic vegetables"; "organic chicken".
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Meaning 2
Being or relating to or derived from or having properties characteristic of living organisms; "organic life"; "organic growth"; "organic remains found in rock".
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Meaning 3
Involving or affecting physiology or bodily organs; "an organic disease".
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Meaning 4
Constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup).
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Meaning 5
Relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis; "hydrocarbons are organic compounds".
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- The company specializes in producing organic compounds for use in pharmaceuticals and agriculture.
- Many organic pollutants are resistant to environmental degradation and can persist in the environment for long periods of time.
- The team of scientists was tasked with developing new methods for synthesizing complex organic molecules.
- Organic compounds such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are the building blocks of life.
- The new regulation requires the removal of all organic solvents from the manufacturing process.
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Meaning 6
Simple and healthful and close to nature; "an organic lifestyle".
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