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spontaneous generation

DEFINITIONS OF: spontaneous generation

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n a hypothetical organic phenomenon by which living organisms are created from nonliving matter

Synonyms:
abiogenesis, autogenesis, autogeny
Type of:
organic phenomenon
(biology) a natural phenomenon involving living plants and animals
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