preorganic

Example:The lab is conducting experiments on non-organic compounds to understand their potential uses.

Definition:Not having the properties of organic compounds or life. Not biological or related to living organisms.

Example:The formation of inorganic materials does not involve the same processes as the formation of organic compounds.

Definition:Not composed of or derived from living things; not organic. Belonging to the mineral kingdom as distinct from organic nature.

Example:Non-living matter such as rocks and minerals are examples of inorganic materials.

Definition:Not of the nature of or pertaining to living things; not having life; natural; inanimate.