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pedogenic

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pe⋅do⋅gen⋅e⋅sis

1  [pee-duh-jen-uh-sis]
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–noun
neoteny (def. 1).
Origin:
1870–75; pedo- 1 + -genesis

Related forms:
pe⋅do⋅ge⋅net⋅ic  [pee-doh-juh-net-ik] , pe⋅do⋅gen⋅ic, adjective

ped⋅o⋅gen⋅e⋅sis

2  [ped-uh-jen-uh-sis]
–noun
the process of soil formation.
Origin:
1935–40; pedo- 2 + -genesis

Related forms:
ped⋅o⋅gen⋅ic, ped⋅o⋅ge⋅net⋅ic  [ped-uh-juh-net-ik] , adjective
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pedogenesis   (pěd'ə-jěn'ĭ-sĭs)  Pronunciation Key 
The process whereby soil forms from unconsolidated rocks.
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