Inorganikus

Inorganikus is the Hungarian term for inorganic, used as an adjective in science, education, and related discourse. In general usage it denotes substances, materials, and processes that do not depend on carbon–hydrogen chemistry. The word can also appear as a proper noun in cultural or project names, where its scientific connotation is intended.

In chemistry, inorganic chemistry studies elements and compounds excluding most carbon‑containing systems. It covers metals, minerals, salts, oxides, halides, sulfides, borides, and many coordination and organometallic species at the boundary with organic chemistry. The field emphasizes synthesis, reactivity, structure, and properties of non‑carbon frameworks, using techniques such as crystallography, spectroscopy, thermochemistry, and solid‑state methods.

In materials science and related disciplines, inorganic materials include ceramics, glasses, metals, and semiconductors. They underpin catalysts, electronic and optical devices, energy storage systems, coatings, and construction materials. Their performance is governed by properties like thermal stability, hardness, electrical and magnetic behavior, and corrosion resistance.

Historically, the term reflects the contrast with organic chemistry, and it is a standard cross‑lingual translation of the concept of inorganic matter. In Hungarian scientific literature, inorganikus and szervetlen are used to denote the same broad category of non‑organic substances, with context clarifying usage.