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Spontaneous Generation.
Spontaneous Generation - as a noun
A hypothetical organic phenomenon by which living organisms are created from nonliving matter
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abiogenesis14autogenesis12autogeny12Example Sentences
"The theory of spontaneous generation suggests that living organisms can arise from non-living matter."
"Louis Pasteur's experiments helped disprove the theory of spontaneous generation."
"Aristotle was a proponent of the idea of spontaneous generation, believing that flies came from rotting food."
"The concept of spontaneous generation was widely accepted until the 17th century."
"The discovery of microorganisms further challenged the notion of spontaneous generation."
