kosmogen
cosmogenic; originating in outer space
English translations
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cosmogen
Word details
- German meaning
- Durch kosmische Strahlung entstanden.
- English meaning
- Cosmogenic
- German example
- Kosmogene Nuklide werden zur Datierung von Gesteinen verwendet.
- English example
- Cosmogenic nuclides are used for dating rocks.
Example sentences with “kosmogen”
Kosmogene Nuklide helfen bei der Altersbestimmung von Gesteinen. (Cosmogenic nuclides help in determining the age of rocks.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the suffix '-gen' in 'kosmogen'?
The suffix '-gen' in German adjectives (from Greek 'genes') indicates 'produced by' or 'arising from'. Therefore, 'kosmogen' means produced by cosmic rays or space-related processes.