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'''Organic''' is a word that has many definitions, depending on the context. It is a term primarily used within [[biology]], [[chemistry]], and [[environmentalism]]. Its opposite is [[inorganic]].
==Biology==
In biology, the term organic means anything made of or derived from living organisms.
==Chemistry==
In chemistry, the term organic is aplied to any compound containing [[carbon]]. Chemistry is split into two general categories: [[organic chemistry]] and [[inorganic chemistry]].
==Environmentalism==
Within the environmentalist or healthy food movements, organic refers to any food grown without man-made chemicals or pesticides. The [[USDA]] certifies foods as organic, but some farmers also produce uncertified food.
==References==
*[[Merriam-Webster|Merriam-Webster's]] Online Dictionary. [http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary/organic Organic].
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==Biology==
In biology, the term organic means anything made of or derived from living organisms.
==Chemistry==
In chemistry, the term organic is aplied to any compound containing [[carbon]]. Chemistry is split into two general categories: [[organic chemistry]] and [[inorganic chemistry]].
==Environmentalism==
Within the environmentalist or healthy food movements, organic refers to any food grown without man-made chemicals or pesticides. The [[USDA]] certifies foods as organic, but some farmers also produce uncertified food.
==References==
*[[Merriam-Webster|Merriam-Webster's]] Online Dictionary. [http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary/organic Organic].
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