Organic
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adjective
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adjective
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(As an adjective)
Organic ( adjective )
- Relating to or derived from living organisms.
- Of food: produced without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
- Relating to the basic constitution and structure of a thing.
Origin:
Early 19th century: from french organique, or via late latin from greek organikos, from organon "organ".
Examples:
- Organic chemistry is the study of compounds that contain carbon.
- He only buys organic fruits and vegetables.
- The farm produces organic milk and eggs.
- The soil was rich with organic matter.
- The company has an organic growth strategy.
(As an adjective)
Organic ( adjective )
- Relating to or derived from living organisms.
- Of food: produced without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
- Relating to the basic constitution and structure of a thing.
Origin:
Early 19th century: from french organique, or via late latin from greek organikos, from organon "organ".
Examples:
- Organic chemistry is the study of compounds that contain carbon.
- He only buys organic fruits and vegetables.
- The farm produces organic milk and eggs.
- The soil was rich with organic matter.
- The company has an organic growth strategy.