authigen
authigenic (geology)
English translations
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Word details
- German meaning
- Authigen bedeutet, dass ein Mineral oder Gestein an Ort und Stelle entstanden ist, anstatt transportiert und abgelagert zu werden.
- English meaning
- Authigenic
- Synonym
- autochthon, ortseigen
- German example
- Authigene Minerale sind ein wichtiger Bestandteil vieler Sedimentgesteine.
- English example
- Authigenic minerals are an important component of many sedimentary rocks.
Example sentences with “authigen”
Authigene Minerale bilden sich vor Ort. (Authigenic minerals form in situ.)
Frequently asked questions
What does authigen mean?
It is a geological term for minerals formed in the place where they are found.