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Wernerian, a. and n.|wəˈnɪərɪən|
[See -ian.]
A. adj. Of or relating to A. G. Werner (1750–1817), a German mineralogist and geologist, who advocated the theory of the aqueous origin of rocks; favouring Werner's views; agreeing with Werner's system or theory.
1811Edin. Rev. XIX. 222 We cannot help thinking, that the Wernerian geology is faulty. 1842Sedgwick in Hudson's Guide Lakes (1843) 226 The Wernerian hypothesis has now passed away. 1859J. Hamilton Mem. J. Wilson i. 12 The discussion..between Wernerian and Huttonian theorists.
B. n. A supporter of Werner's theory; a Neptunian.
1815W. Phillips Outl. Min. & Geol. 183 These two parties are termed volcanists and neptunists; or more familiarly by geologists, Huttonians and Wernerians. 1858Scrope Geol. Extinct Volcanos Central France Pref. p. vi, The error of the Wernerians in undervaluing..the influence of volcanic forces. 1890Nature 3 July 218/1 The Wernerians were retreating before the Huttonians.
Hence Werˈnerianism, the Wernerian or Neptunian theory or system.
1892Athenæum 6 Aug. 181/3 Ignoring the importance of volcanic action as a geological agent, Wernerianism saw even in such lava-like rocks as basalt nothing more than precipitates from aqueous solutions. |