petrogenesis

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/ˌpɛtɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛnəsɪs/

Definition of petrogenesis

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noun

(uncountable, usually)Rock formation, especially the formation of igneous or metamorphic rocks.

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noun

(uncountable, usually)Rock formation, especially the formation of igneous or metamorphic rocks.
(uncountable, usually)The study of the origin of rocks, especially igneous and metamorphic rocks.

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From petro- + -genesis, originally as a calque of earlier German Petrogenese and Petrogenesis.

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