öko- — meaning in English

English meaning

• eco noun A shortened, informal form used to mean anything relating to ecology or the environment, often used as a prefix (eco-friendly, eco-tourism).
• organic adj Relating to or coming from living things.

Senses

öko- is used for these senses in English:

• eco- ecology or the environment (in the ecological sense)
• organic (agriculture) Of food or food products, grown in an environment free from artificial agrichemicals, and possibly certified by a regulatory body. [from 1942]

organic — full definition

1. adj Relating to or coming from living things.
2. adj Grown or produced without artificial chemicals such as synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.
3. adj Developing naturally and gradually, rather than being forced or artificially imposed.
4. adj In chemistry, relating to compounds containing carbon.

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