endogenetic

adjective Geology.

arising from or relating to the interior of the earth ( opposed to exogenetic ).

Also, en·do·gen·ic

[en-doh-jen-ik] , endogenous.

Origin:
endo- + -genetic

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endogenetic
adjective
of rocks formed or occurring beneath the surface of the earth; "endogenic rocks are not clastic" [syn: endogenic]

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