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单词 authigenic
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authigenic

[ aw-thi-jen-ik ]
/ ˌɔ θɪˈdʒɛn ɪk /

adjective Geology.

(of a constituent of a rock) formed in the rock where it is found.Compare allogenic (def. 1).

Origin of authigenic

1885–90; <German Authigen<Greek authigenḗs native to a specific place (aûthi there + -genēs born) + -ic; see genic

Words nearby authigenic

authentical, authenticate, authentication, authenticator, authenticity, authigenic, author, author catalog, authoress, authoring, authoritarian
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British Dictionary definitions for authigenic

authigenic
/ (ˌɔːθɪˈdʒɛnɪk) /

adjective

(of minerals) having crystallized in a sediment during or after deposition

Word Origin for authigenic

C19: from German authigene from Greek authigenēs native + -ic
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