Definition of abiogenesis in English English dictionary
The origination of living organisms from lifeless matter; such genesis as does not involve the action of living parents; spontaneous generation
a hypothetical organic phenomenon by which living organisms are created from nonliving matter
{i} creation or evolution of an organism from lifeless material, spontaneous generation (Biology)
The supposed origination of living organisms from lifeless matter; such genesis as does not involve the action of living parents; spontaneous generation; called also abiogeny, and opposed to biogenesis