biogenic

/ˌˈbaɪoʊˌdʒɛnɪk/
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Definitions of biogenic
  1. adjective
    produced by living organisms or biological processes
    “fermentation is a biogenic process”
  2. adjective
    essential for maintaining the fundamental life processes
    “sleep and food and water are among the biogenic needs of the organism”
    synonyms:
    essential
    basic and fundamental
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