Petrogenic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to the formation of rock. not-comparable

    "Silica and alumina are distinctly the most abundant and characteristic petrogenic constituents, and with them are most frequently associated those elements toward the extreme petrogenic end of the periodic table, especially potassium, sodium, and calcium in the order named; and these elements are associated with each other."

  2. 2
    Produced by the incomplete combustion of petroleum not-comparable

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adamantflintymarblelikepetrifiedrockstone

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"Silica and alumina are distinctly the most abundant and characteristic petrogenic constituents, and with them are most frequently associated those elements toward the extreme petrogenic end of the periodic table, especially potassium, sodium, and calcium in the order named; and these elements are associated with each other."

Etymology

From petro- + -genic.

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