Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abiogenesis
Noun
ˌeɪ.baɪ.oʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs
Definition
The process by which life arises naturally from non-living matter, such as simple organic compounds.
Examples
- Abiogenesis is a key concept in understanding how life might have begun on Earth.
- The experiments conducted by scientists aim to simulate conditions that could lead to abiogenesis.
- Many hypotheses regarding abiogenesis propose that it occurred in harsh environments like deep-sea hydrothermal vents.
Meaning
Abiogenesis refers to the theory that life originated from simple organic molecules without the influence of pre-existing life forms.
Synonyms
- Spontaneous generation
- Origin of life
