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Meaning of Organic
In foods means: Naturally grown. No unnatural additives or fertilizers were used.
In chemistry means: to do with carbon based molecules.
In chemistry organic is concerned with the carbon compounds of living beings and also most other carbon compounds.
In food organic is referring to that which was produced without the use of hormones, antibiotics (for non-medicinal purposes), synthetic fertilizers or pesticides in accordance with the USDA National Organic Program (NOP).
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1. of living things: relating to, derived from, or characteristic of
living organisms - "organic remains found in rocks. ".
2. developing naturally: occurring or developing gradually and
naturally, without being forced or contrived; developing in the manner
of a living plant or animal - "society is organic".
3. intrinsic: forming a basic and inherent part of something and largely
responsible for its identity or makeup; of the elements of a whole which
are harmoniously related; having systematic coordination of parts
4. naturally efficiently organized: being made of parts that exist
together in a seemingly natural relationship that makes for organized
efficiency need to integrate the various functions of the department
into an organic whole; systematic arrangement of parts
5. (agriculture) avoiding synthetic chemicals: relating to or employing
agricultural practices that avoid the use of artificial chemicals in
favor of naturally occurring pesticides, fertilizers, and other growing
aids
6. (food) produced without synthetic chemicals: grown or reared without
the use of synthetic chemicals a wide range of organic produce
7. (medicine) of body's organs: relating to the organs of the body,
specifically to basic changes in them brought about by physical
disorders
8. (chemistry) based on carbon: belonging to a family of compounds that
are ultimately of biological origin. (Compounds which do not have carbon
atoms are called inorganic compounds).
9. (biology) pertaining to, derived from, like, of the nature of, an
organ of a plant or animal - "an organic disease".
10. (law) Denoting or relating to the fundamental or constitutional laws
and precepts of a government or an organization.
11. of, pertaining to, or affecting living tissue - "organic pathology".
12. (Psychology) caused by neurochemical, neuroendocrinologic,
structural, or other physical impairment or change - "organic disorder".
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The definition of organic means: noting or pertaining to a class of chemical compounds that formerly comprised only those existing or deived from plants and animals, but that now includes all other compounds of carbon. I loved giving you this definition, so it was no problem at all.
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The definition of organic means: noting or pertaining to a class of chemical compounds that formerly comprised only those existing or deived from plants and animals, but that now includes all other compounds of carbon. I loved giving you this definition, so it was no problem at all.
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The definition of organic means: noting or pertaining to a class of chemical compounds that formerly comprised only those existing or deived from plants and animals, but that now includes all other compounds of carbon. I loved giving you this definition, so it was no problem at all.
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