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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Originating in the character of the germ, or at the first commencement of an individual; said of peculiarities of structure, character, etc. not-comparable
2. 2
   Pertaining to the sequence and conditions under which minerals or mineral assemblages form in relation to one another. not-comparable

Etymology

From para- + -genic.

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