Paragenetic

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    related to paragenesis not-comparable

    "In nature, Ni-Fe alloys are important phases in the paragenetic sequence of minerals that form during hydrothermal alteration of olivine-rich rocks (20 )."

Example

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"In nature, Ni-Fe alloys are important phases in the paragenetic sequence of minerals that form during hydrothermal alteration of olivine-rich rocks (20 )."

Etymology

From para- + genetic.

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