biogenic

American  

[bahy-oh-jen-ik] / ˌbaɪ oʊˈdʒɛn ɪk /

adjective

1. resulting from the activity of living organisms, as fermentation.

2. necessary for the life process, as food and water.

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biogenic British  

/ ˌbaɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪk /

adjective

1. produced or originating from a living organism

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Etymology

Origin of biogenic

First recorded in 1875–80; bio- + -genic

Example Sentences

The research encourages moving beyond a fear-based view of microbes and biogenic compounds and instead recognizing their potential health benefits.

From Science Daily • Jan. 4, 2026

So we had to remove these biogenic emissions from the total by working out what share of the waste being burned was organic.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2024

“If you went to the Arctic, you’d never see fog as there are very few particles in the air. But in a swamp, there’s biogenic material and water spray.”

From National Geographic • Feb. 16, 2024

We took final investment decision on our first utility-scale green hydrogen project in Sweden, which is where we would also make methanol from biogenic CO2 and sell that to the maritime sector.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2023

That doesn't mean countries shouldn't reduce biogenic methane, too.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2023