paragenesis
[ par-uh-jen-uh-sis ]
nounGeology.
the origin of minerals or mineral deposits in contact so as to affect one another's formation.
the order in which the minerals in a rock or vein have crystallized.
Origin of paragenesis
1Other words from paragenesis
- par·a·ge·net·ic [par-uh-juh-net-ik], /ˌpær ə dʒəˈnɛt ɪk/, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for paragenesis
paragenesis
paragenesia (ˌpærədʒɪˈniːzɪə)
/ (ˌpærəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs) /
noun
a characteristic association of minerals in a particular type of rock or ore deposit
Derived forms of paragenesis
- paragenetic (ˌpærədʒɪˈnɛtɪk), adjective
- paragenetically, adverb
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