Definition
inorganics
noun
- Plural of inorganic; substances or compounds that do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds and are not derived from living organisms.
Usage: Used in chemistry and materials science; Often contrasted with organic compounds
Examples
- The laboratory specializes in the synthesis of inorganics for industrial applications.
- Inorganics such as salts and metals are essential in manufacturing.
- The chemistry course covers both organics and inorganics.
- Many inorganics are used in construction materials like concrete and steel.
- The research team analyzed various inorganics found in soil samples.