organic
Meaning: Produced without artificial chemicals; relating to living organisms
Organic primarily refers to food or farming that avoids synthetic pesticides, fertilisers, and genetically modified organisms. In chemistry, it relates to compounds containing carbon. More broadly, organic can describe something that develops naturally and gradually, rather than being forced or artificial.
Examples
- We only buy organic vegetables from the farmers' market. 我们只从农贸市场买有机蔬菜。Solo compramos verduras orgánicas del mercado de agricultores.私たちはファーマーズマーケットでオーガニック野菜だけを買います。우리는 농산물 직판장에서 유기농 채소만 삽니다.
- The company has experienced organic growth over the past decade. 公司在过去十年经历了有机增长。La empresa ha experimentado un crecimiento orgánico durante la última década.会社は過去10年間で自然な成長を遂げました。회사는 지난 10년간 자연스러운 성장을 이루었습니다.
- Organic chemistry focuses on carbon-based compounds. 有机化学专注于碳基化合物。La química orgánica se centra en los compuestos basados en carbono.有機化学は炭素ベースの化合物を扱います。유기화학은 탄소 기반 화합물을 다룹니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'organicus', from Greek 'organikos' (of or pertaining to an organ or instrument), from 'organon' (instrument, tool, organ of the body). The 'chemical-free' food sense is from the 1940s.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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