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单词 petrogenic
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Definition of petrogenic in English:

petrogenic

adjective ˌpɛtrə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪk
Geology
  • Of or relating to petrogeny; = "petrogenetic".

adjective ˌpɛtrə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪk
  • Relating to or denoting hydrocarbons (such as those in petroleum), formed by the decomposition of organic matter by processes occurring in sediments at elevated temperatures and pressures.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in American Journal of Science. From petro- + -genic, after petrogeny.

 
 

Definition of petrogenic in US English:

petrogenic

adjectiveˌpɛtrə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪk
Geology
  • Of or relating to petrogeny; = "petrogenetic".

adjectiveˌpɛtrə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪk
  • Relating to or denoting hydrocarbons (such as those in petroleum), formed by the decomposition of organic matter by processes occurring in sediments at elevated temperatures and pressures.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in American Journal of Science. From petro- + -genic, after petrogeny<br>1970s. From petro- + -genic.

 
 
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