biogenic

[ bahy-oh-jen-ik ]
/ ˌbaɪ oʊˈdʒɛn ɪk /

adjective

resulting from the activity of living organisms, as fermentation.
necessary for the life process, as food and water.

Origin of biogenic

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

Words nearby biogenic

biogasification, biogen, biogenesis, biogenetic law, biogenetics, biogenic, biogenic amine, biogeochemical cycle, biogeochemistry, biogeography, biographee

British Dictionary definitions for biogenic

biogenic
/ (ˌbaɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪk) /

adjective

produced or originating from a living organism