authigenic
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θɪˈdʒɛn adjective Geology.
(of a constituent of a rock) formed in the rock where it is found. Compare allogenic ( def 1 ).
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| —adj | |
| (of minerals) having crystallized in a sediment during or after deposition | |
| [C19: from German authigene from Greek authigenēs native + | |
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Authigenic
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Example sentences
Occasional grains and veinlets of authigenic pyrite are present.
Any practice recommended to reduce suspended sediment in these waters must take authigenic precipitates into consideration.
These authigenic minerals provide a record of the prevailing environmental and hydrologic conditions at the time of deposition.
Before ascending to the surface, the scientists collected a hand specimen of authigenic carbonate from the seafloor.
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