1. relating to or produced by non-living physical and chemical factors in the environment
Usage: commonly used in ecology and environmental science

Examples

• Sunlight, temperature, and water are abiotic factors that affect plant growth.
• The abiotic environment includes soil composition, pH levels, and atmospheric pressure.
• Abiotic stress from drought can damage crops.
• Scientists study both biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems.
• Abiotic processes like erosion shape the landscape over time.
• The abiotic factors in a desert include extreme heat and low humidity.