Definition
abiogenist
noun
- a scientist or researcher who studies or supports abiogenesis, the theory that life originated from non-living matter
Usage: technical; scientific
Examples
- The abiogenist presented evidence suggesting that organic molecules could form spontaneously in early Earth conditions.
- Many abiogenists focus on understanding how RNA might have self-replicated before the emergence of DNA.
- As an abiogenist, she investigates the chemical pathways that could have led to the first living cells.
- The conference brought together abiogenists from around the world to discuss recent discoveries in prebiotic chemistry.