organic

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BrE /ˈɔːrɡənɪk/ AmE /ˈɔːrɡənɪk/

adjective en → es

1 FARMING [attributive / predicative] B1

relating to farming methods that do not use artificial chemicals, such as fertilizers or pesticides

orgánico (agricultura)

  • organic food/farming

Collocations organic farming methods · organic produce

  • The supermarket sells organic vegetables.

    El supermercado vende vegetales orgánicos.

2 CHEMISTRY [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to or containing carbon compounds, especially those made by living things

orgánico (química)

  • organic chemistry

Collocations organic compound · organic molecule

  • The research focuses on organic compounds.

    La investigación se centra en compuestos orgánicos.

3 HEALTH [attributive / predicative] B2

relating to or involving the use of natural products and methods, rather than drugs or other medical treatments

natural (salud)

  • organic food/medicine

Collocations organic medicine · organic health products

  • She prefers organic remedies for her ailments.

    Ella prefiere remedios naturales para sus dolencias.

4 TEXTILE [attributive / predicative] B2

relating to or made from materials that are grown naturally, such as cotton or wool, and not treated with chemicals

natural (textil)

  • organic fabric/clothing

Collocations organic cotton · organic wool

  • The company produces organic clothing.

    La empresa produce ropa de algodón orgánico.

5 BIOLOGY [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to or involving living things, especially plants and animals

orgánico (biología)

  • organic matter

Collocations organic material · organic waste

  • The compost bin is full of organic waste.

    El contenedor de compostaje está lleno de residuos orgánicos.

6 MUSIC [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to or involving music that is not electronic and uses natural sounds, such as acoustic instruments

acústico (música)

  • organic sound

Collocations organic music · organic tone

  • The band plays organic music.

    La banda toca música acústica.

7 DESIGN [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to or involving design that is inspired by natural forms and processes, rather than being geometric or mechanical

natural (diseño)

  • organic shape

Collocations organic design · organic form

  • The architect uses organic shapes in her designs.

    La arquitecta utiliza formas naturales en sus diseños.

8 SYSTEM [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to or involving a system that is complex and interconnected, like the human body or an ecosystem

orgánico (sistema)

  • organic system

Collocations organic network · organic structure

  • The company has an organic organizational structure.

    La empresa tiene una estructura organizacional compleja y conectada.