Pedogenesis

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Process of the formation of soil. uncountable
  2. 2
    Larval or preadult reproduction in some insects. uncountable

Etymology

Etymology 1

From pedo- (“soil”) + -genesis.

Etymology 2

From pedo- (“child”) + -genesis.

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