inorganic

形容词 inorganic:

1. relating or belonging to the class of compounds not having a carbon basis
2. lacking the properties characteristic of living organisms

1. Synthesis of carbohydrate from carbon dioxide and water using energy obtained from the chemical oxidation of simple inorganic compounds. This form of synthesis is limited to certain bacteria and fungi.
   化学合成用简单无机化合物的化学氧化所产生的能量将二氧化碳和水合成碳水化合物。这种化学合成形式只限于某些细菌和真菌
2. Any of a class of organic compounds corresponding to the inorganic salts and formed from an organic acid and an alcohol.
   酯一类有机化合物，相当于无机盐，是由一分子有机酸和一分子酒精构成的
3. Farmers enrich the soil with organic and inorganic manures.
   农民用有机肥料和无机肥料来提高土壤的肥力。