organic
gb/ɔɹɡˈænɪk/ us/ɔɹɡˈænɪk/
B1
Inglés
~ 3200
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B1
property
1
Produced naturally, without chemicals
Made or grown without man-made chemicals.
Patrón de uso:
[organic] [food/product]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'organic' meaning 'natural' with 'healthy'; not all organic products are necessarily healthier.
Sinónimos
natural (Suggests not made or changed by humans, but may not specifically mean free from synthetic chemicals.)
Antónimos
synthetic (Made using artificial substances or processes.)
Colocaciones
organic food
|organic farming
|organic produce
|organic certification
Temas
food
|health
|environment
|food_drink
Ejemplos
- The store sells a wide range of organic vegetables.
- Organic farming methods are better for the environment.
- She prefers to buy organic milk for her children.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I eat organic apples.
- This is organic bread.
- We buy organic eggs.
- He grows organic tomatoes.
adjective
B2
property
2
Relating to living things
About or from living things.
Patrón de uso:
[organic] [material/substance]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'organic' here with the food-related meaning, though this sense is broader and scientific.
Sinónimos
biological (More formal or scientific; refers to life processes in general.)
Antónimos
inorganic (Not made from living things; often used in chemistry.)
Colocaciones
organic matter
|organic compound
|organic tissue
Temas
science
|biology
|nature
Ejemplos
- Soil contains both organic and inorganic materials.
- Proteins are organic molecules essential for life.
- The lab studies organic compounds found in plants.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Plants have organic parts.
- Wood is an organic material.
- Animals make organic waste.
adjective
B2
property
3
Developing naturally and smoothly
Growing or changing naturally and smoothly.
Patrón de uso:
[organic] [growth/development/process]
Error frecuente:
Learners may think 'organic' here means 'eco-friendly', but it refers to natural development.
Sinónimos
natural (Emphasizes lack of planning or artificial intervention; broader than 'organic' in this sense.)
Antónimos
artificial (Created or forced by human planning rather than natural development.)
Colocaciones
organic growth
|organic development
|organic process
Temas
communication
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The company experienced organic growth through word-of-mouth marketing.
- Their friendship was the result of an organic connection over time.
- The project evolved in an organic way without strict planning.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The team had organic growth.
- Our friendship was organic.
- The change was organic.
adjective
technical
C1
property
4
Relating to carbon-based chemistry
In chemistry, about carbon-based substances.
Patrón de uso:
[organic] [compound/chemistry/reaction]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with the everyday food-related meaning of 'organic'. In chemistry, it has a broader definition.
Sinónimos
carbon-based (Specifically refers to substances that contain carbon atoms; less formal than 'organic' in chemistry.)
Antónimos
inorganic (In chemistry, substances that generally do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds.)
Colocaciones
organic chemistry
|organic molecule
|organic reaction
Temas
science
|chemistry
Ejemplos
- Organic chemistry is a major branch of chemical science.
- Methane is a simple organic compound.
- The research focuses on synthesizing new organic molecules.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I study organic chemistry.
- Methane is an organic gas.
- Sugar is an organic substance.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
organic
AFI
GB/ɔɹɡˈænɪk/
US/ɔɹɡˈænɪk/
Sílabas y acento
or - gan - ic (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gan)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: organic
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
organic farming
1/ɔɹɡˈænɪk fˈɑɹmɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Farming without synthetic chemicals or GMOs
A way of growing food without man-made chemicals or genetically modified plants.
Ejemplos
- Organic farming avoids the use of artificial pesticides.
- She switched to organic farming to protect the soil.
organic growth
1/ɔɹɡˈænɪk ɡɹˈoʊθ/
fixed phrase
Business growth without acquisitions
When a business gets bigger by selling more or improving itself, not by buying other companies.
Ejemplos
- The company has achieved steady organic growth over the past five years.
- They prefer organic growth to risky mergers.
organic matter
1/ɔɹɡˈænɪk mˈætɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Material from living things or remains
Material that comes from plants, animals, or other living things.
Ejemplos
- Compost is rich in organic matter.
- The soil's fertility depends on its organic matter content.