Inorganic matter; nonorganic/mineral substances (used in scientific contexts).
この試料は有機物が少なく、ほとんど無機質で構成されている。
This sample contains little organic matter and is composed mostly of inorganic material.
無機質化合物は有機化合物と性質が異なる。
Inorganic compounds have different properties from organic compounds.
Cold, impersonal, or robotic in manner — lacking warmth or human feeling.
あの建物は無機質なデザインで、居心地が良くない。
That building has a cold, impersonal design and doesn't feel comfortable.
彼の声は無機質で感情が伝わってこない。
His voice is robotic and conveys no emotion.
無機質な説明だけで、質問に対する配慮が感じられなかった。
The explanation was purely mechanical; there was no sign of consideration for the questions.