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petrogenesis
[ pe-troh-jen-uh-sis ]
noun
- the branch of petrology dealing with the origin and formation of rocks.
- the origin and formation of rocks.
petrogenesis
/ pĕt′rō-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs /
- The branch of petrology that deals with the origin and formation of rocks, especially igneous rocks.
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Other Words From
- pet·ro·ge·net·ic [pe-troh-j, uh, -, net, -ik], adjective
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Origin of petrogenesis1
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