Definition of protogenetic in English:
protogenetic
adjective ˌprəʊtə(ʊ)dʒɪˈnɛtɪk
Geology. Designating mineral inclusions in which the included crystals are older than the host material.
Origin
Late 19th century (in an earlier sense). From proto- + genetic.
Definition of protogenetic in US English:
protogenetic
adjectiveˌprəʊtə(ʊ)dʒɪˈnɛtɪk
Geology. Designating mineral inclusions in which the included crystals are older than the host material.
Origin
Late 19th century (in an earlier sense). From proto- + genetic.