有 機 物(ゆうきぶつ)

ゆうきぶつ

noun

organic matter; organic substance

1. organic matter; organic substance; organic compound

Matter that contains carbon and originates from living organisms. Used in science, environmental studies, agriculture, and everyday contexts related to composting, food, and waste.

土壌(どじょう)には有機物(ゆうきぶつ)が豊富(ほうふ)に含(ふく)まれている。

The soil is rich in organic matter.

有機物(ゆうきぶつ)を分解(ぶんかい)する微生物(びせいぶつ)の働(はたら)きが重要(じゅうよう)だ。

The role of microorganisms that break down organic matter is important.

生(なま)ごみなどの有機物(ゆうきぶつ)を堆肥(たいひ)にすることで、家庭(かてい)ごみを減(へ)らすことができる。

By composting organic matter like kitchen scraps, you can reduce household waste.

Compound of 有機(ゆうき) ('organic') and 物(ぶつ) ('substance; matter'). Covers carbon-based substances derived from living organisms, from soil nutrients to food waste.

Usage

Appears in science education, environmental reporting, agriculture, and waste management
The adjective 有機(ゆうき) alone is commonly used as a modifier meaning 'organic': 有機(ゆうき)野菜(やさい) ('organic vegetables')
In chemistry, more precisely called 有機(ゆうき)化合物(かごうぶつ) ('organic compounds')

Common collocations

有機物(ゆうきぶつ)を分解(ぶんかい)する: to decompose organic matter
有機物(ゆうきぶつ)を含(ふく)む: to contain organic matter
有機物(ゆうきぶつ)の循環(じゅんかん): organic matter cycle
溶存(ようぞん)有機物(ゆうきぶつ): dissolved organic matter

Similar words

無機物(むきぶつ): inorganic matter — substances not derived from living organisms (minerals, metals, etc.)
有機化合物(ゆうきかごうぶつ): organic compound — the technical chemistry term
有機体(ゆうきたい): organism — a living being, distinct from non-living organic matter

Related Words

Compare: 無機物(むきぶつ) (inorganic matter)

Compare: 有機化合物(ゆうきかごうぶつ) (organic compound)

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