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abiogenic

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a·bi·o·gen·ic  (b--jnk)
adj.
Not produced by living organisms.

abi·o·geni·cal·ly adv.


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Barbara Sherwood Lollar, a geologist at the University of Toronto, says the new study provides "excellent scientific evidence" of the formation of abiogenic hydrocarbons in the mantle.
The discussion on abiogenic origins of oil, gas, and coal and the consequences for public policy if the theory is right (Ehrlich thinks it is) alone are worth the price of the book to anyone who teaches earth sciences, environmental sciences, energy issues--or who is trying to decide what kind of car to buy.
 
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