Definition
abiotic
adjective
- relating to or produced by non-living physical and chemical factors in the environment
Usage: commonly used in ecology and environmental science
Examples
- Sunlight, temperature, and water are abiotic factors that affect plant growth.
- The abiotic environment includes soil composition, pH levels, and atmospheric pressure.
- Abiotic stress from drought can damage crops.
- Scientists study both biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems.
- Abiotic processes like erosion shape the landscape over time.
- The abiotic factors in a desert include extreme heat and low humidity.