biodynamic

[ bahy-oh-dahy-nam-ik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the science of biodynamics:

   a biodynamic examination of avian flight.

2. of or relating to the practice of agricultural biodynamics:

   our third year of biodynamic gardening.

3. grown or produced by agricultural biodynamics:

   searching the roadside stands for biodynamic peppers and sweet corn.

Word History and Origins

Origin of biodynamic¹

First recorded in 1900–05; bio- ( def ) + dynamic ( def )

Example Sentences

Converting a vineyard to organic or biodynamic farming in hopes of taking care of the planet would no longer be sufficient.

From Washington Post

Yet he also said there is “a misconception that organic and biodynamic wines don’t taste good.”

From Washington Post

Words to look for on labels are sustainable, “made from organic grapes,” Demeter biodynamic and the newest, regenerative agriculture.

From Washington Post

Domaine de L'Ecu Orthogneiss Muscadet Sèvre et Maine 2018This gorgeous wine comes from one of the leading producers of Muscadet, also a major proponent of biodynamic winemaking.

From Washington Post

The brothers Bérêche dove in with both feet, moving the estate vines — including plots of chardonnay, pinot noir, and pinot meunier — toward organic and biodynamic farming practices, and developing a tight range of annual releases.

From Eater

Biodynamic wines are organic wines by winemakers who follow the teachings of Rudolf Steiner.

From The Daily Beast