prebiological
[ pree-bahy-uh-loj-i-kuh l ]
/ ˌpri baɪ əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /
adjective
of or relating to chemicals or environmental conditions existing before the development of the first living things.
Also
pre·bi·ot·ic
[pree-bahy-ot-ik] /ˌpri baɪˈɒt ɪk/.
Origin of prebiological
First recorded in 1950–55;
pre- +
biological
Words nearby prebiological
preautomatic pause,
preaxial,
prebasic molt,
prebend,
prebendary,
prebiological,
prebiotic,
prebiotics,
prebirth,
preble,
preboard
British Dictionary definitions for prebiotic
prebiotic
/ (ˌpriːbaɪˈɒtɪk) /
adjective
occurring or existing before the emergence of life