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allogenic

Syllabification: (al·lo·gen·ic)
Pronunciation: /ˌaləˈjenik/
Definition of allogenic

adjective

  • 1 Geology (of a mineral or sediment) transported to its present position from elsewhere. Often contrasted with authigenic.
  • 2 Ecology (of a successional change) caused by nonliving factors in the environment.

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