autogeny meaning

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

Definition of autogeny

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

    Synonyms: abiogenesis, autogenesis, spontaneous generation

    Type of: organic phenomenon

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AU · words ending in NY · 8-letter words

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