of or characterized by the absence of life or living organisms.
“without life,” 1870, from a- (3) + biotic.
Not associated with or derived from living organisms. Abiotic factors in an environment include such items as sunlight, temperature, wind patterns, and precipitation. Compare biotic.
abiosis noun (ā’bī-ō’sĭs)
the loss of vitality in or the degeneration of certain cells or tissues, as in the aging process. noun the progressive degeneration of tissues, cells, etc abiotrophy a·bi·ot·ro·phy (ā’bī-ŏt’rə-fē) n. Premature loss of vitality or degeneration of cells or tissues, especially when due to genetic causes. A hereditary degenerative disease. Also called abiosis.
abiram father of height; i.e., “proud.” (1.) One of the sons of Eliab, who joined Korah in the conspiracy against Moses and Aaron. He and all the conspirators, with their families and possessions (except the children of Korah), were swallowed up by an earthquake (Num. 16:1-27; 26:9; Ps. 106:17). (2.) The eldest son of Hiel […]
a soothing medication. relieving or lessening irritation; soothing. adjective relieving irritation noun any drug or agent that relieves irritation abirritant ab·ir·ri·tant (āb-ĭr’ĭ-tənt) adj. Relieving irritation; soothing. ab·ir’ri·tant n.
to make less irritable; soothe. verb (transitive) (med, obsolete) to soothe or make less irritable
to make less irritable; soothe. verb (transitive) (med, obsolete) to soothe or make less irritable abirritation ab·ir·ri·ta·tion (āb-ĭr’ĭ-tā’shən) n. The diminution of a reflex or other irritability in a body part.