organical
- adjective
- /ɔrˈɡænɪkəl/
- Archaic
:
orgánico
- In the 18th century, scientists often used the term organical to describe substances from living things.
Examples
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The organical components of the soil are essential for plant growth.
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She studies the organical processes in living organisms.
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The manuscript discussed organical changes in the structure of plants.
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He found several references to organical compounds in historical chemistry texts.
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In the 18th century, scientists often used the term organical to describe substances derived from living things.
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The manuscript discussed organical changes in the structure of plants that were influenced by environmental factors.
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He found several references to organical compounds derived from fossils in historical chemistry texts.
Synonyms
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Made from or containing carbon, often found in living things
How Organic
- Archaic
- Specialized
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4.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Organical is an older form of organic, from the root organ meaning 'part of a living body' or 'tool', and so it originally meant 'coming from living matter'. Today we usually say organic, but older books use organical in the same sense 'from living things'.