1. the absence of life or living organisms; a condition in which life cannot exist
Usage: technical; biology

Examples

• The abiosis of the deep ocean trenches was once thought to be absolute until scientists discovered thriving ecosystems.
• Extreme radiation can lead to abiosis in affected regions.
• The planet's abiosis made it unsuitable for human colonization without life support systems.
• Researchers studied the abiosis of sterilized laboratory environments.