organic (adj.)

  1. relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis; hydrocarbons are organic compounds'

  2. being or relating to or derived from or having properties characteristic of living organisms; organic life; organic growth; organic remains found in rock'

  3. involving or affecting physiology or bodily organs; an organic disease'

    organic (n.)

  1. a fertilizer that is derived from animal or vegetable matter

    [ Syn: organic fertilizer , organic fertiliser ]

    organic (adj.)

  1. of or relating to foodstuff grown or raised without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides or hormones; organic eggs; organic vegetables; organic chicken'

  2. simple and healthful and close to nature; an organic lifestyle'

  3. constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)

    [ Syn: constituent , constitutional , constitutive ]

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