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authigenic


Definition of authigenic

adjective

Geology
  • (of minerals and other materials) formed in their present position. Often contrasted with allogenic.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek authigenēs 'born on the spot' + -ic

authigenic in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of authigenic in the US English dictionary