authigenic

[ aw-thi-jen-ik ]

adjectiveGeology.

(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

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authentication
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authenticity
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British Dictionary definitions for authigenic

authigenic

/ (ˌɔːθɪˈdʒɛnɪk) /

adjective

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

Origin of authigenic

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

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