autogenesis meaning

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autogenesis (noun): a hypothetical organic phenomenon by which living organisms are created from nonliving matter.

Definition of autogenesis

  1. a hypothetical organic phenomenon by which living organisms are created from nonliving matter

    Synonyms: abiogenesis, autogeny, spontaneous generation

    Type of: organic phenomenon

    Related forms: autogenetic

Word lists: words starting with AU · words ending in IS · 11-letter words

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