adjective
- produced by living organisms or biological processes
Usage: scientific
Examples
- Biogenic methane is produced by bacteria in wetlands.
- The limestone formation contains biogenic materials from ancient sea creatures.
- Scientists study biogenic carbon compounds in soil.
- Biogenic sediments accumulate on the ocean floor over time.
- The cave’s biogenic deposits were formed by bacterial activity.
- Researchers identified biogenic gases released by decomposing plants.