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Abiological
This phrase describes something that is non-biological or abiological—relating to non-living matter or processes that do not involve living organisms. It is commonly used in scientific contexts to distinguish between biological and non-biological phenomena, such as chemical reactions, geological processes, or physical phenomena that occur in the absence of life.
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الصخور والمعادن تندرج ضمن الأشياء الغير حيّة.
As-sukhoor wa-al-ma'adin tandraj dakhil al-ashya' al-ghair hayya.
Rocks and minerals fall within the category of non-living things.
درس الطالب العمليات الكيميائية للأشياء الغير حيّة في المختبر.
Darasa at-talib al-'amaliyyat al-kimya'iyyah lil-ashya' al-ghair hayya fi al-mukhtabar.
The student studied the chemical processes of non-living things in the laboratory.
البيئة تشمل كلاً من العناصر الحيّة والعناصر الغير حيّة.
Al-bi'ah tashmul kula min al-'anasir al-hayya wa-al-'anasir al-ghair hayya.
The environment includes both living and non-living elements.
الجيولوجيا تركز على دراسة الأشياء الغير حيّة مثل الأرض والصخور.
Al-jiyulujiya tarakuz 'ala dirasat al-ashya' al-ghair hayya mithla al-ard wa-as-sukhoor.
Geology focuses on studying non-living things such as the earth and rocks.
الماء والهواء من الأشياء الغير حيّة التي تدعم الحياة.
Al-maa wa-al-hawaa min al-ashya' al-ghair hayya allati tadu'm al-hayah.
Water and air are non-living things that support life.
In Arabic scientific education, the distinction between حي (living) and غير حي (non-living) is fundamental to how students learn biology, geology, and chemistry. This categorization reflects Islamic philosophical traditions that have long distinguished between animate and inanimate creation. The term is widely used in modern Arabic educational materials and scientific literature, reflecting the importance of this conceptual framework in understanding the natural world.
This phrase is primarily used in scientific and academic contexts, particularly in biology, chemistry, and geology classes. Remember that it functions as a descriptive phrase rather than a single word, so it agrees with the noun it describes. When discussing ecosystems or environments, use this term to contrast with حي (living) to create a complete picture of natural systems.