organic
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3.9
- noun
- /ɔrˈɡænɪk/
:
abono orgánico
- Many gardeners prefer using organic fertilizers to enrich their soil without harmful chemicals.
Examples
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This fertilizer is made from animal waste, making it a natural organic option for farmers.
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Using organic compost adds valuable nutrients to the plants and supports sustainable farming practices.
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Producers that wanted to enter the organic sector would agree to abide by a set of rules and pay the costs of certification.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's "USDA Organic" certifies the production and handling of organic produce and dairy products.
Academic text (2006) -
When plants die, the dead material enriches the soil with hummus, a stable mass of organic matter providing moisture and nutrients for other plants to grow.
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Without a label indicating that a food contains GMOs, the only current way to avoid GMOs is to purchase certified organic, which can be a cost and access issue for many.
Blog text (17) -
The balm is certified organic, containing extra virgin olive oil, beeswax, castor oil, and aloe extract.
Blog text (10)
Synonyms
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3.4
Material from plants or animals that people add to soil to help plants grow
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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3.7
A chemical that contains carbon and usually hydrogen, often with oxygen or nitrogen
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3.4
Material from plants or animals that people add to soil to help plants grow
- Formal
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7.9
A basic law like a constitution that sets the main rules and structure of a government
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3.9
A natural set of actions that happen inside living things, like breathing or digestion
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5.1
Physical changes in an organ or part of the body cause a health problem
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Temporary state of confusion and disorientation caused by short-term brain damage from infection, injury or drugs
- Archaic
A brain problem caused by injury or disease that harms thinking and memory
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A very thin screen or light that makes light when electricity flows through special plastic materials
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A scientific idea that living things slowly change and share common ancestors
How Natural
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
As a noun, organic often means organic fertilizer and comes from the idea of material from living things (root organ). So this organic is a natural fertilizer made from plant or animal matter rather than synthetic chemicals.