thalassogen

thalassogenic (originating from the sea)

Word details

German meaning
Durch das Meer entstanden oder durch marine Prozesse geformt.
English meaning
Formed by the sea or by marine processes.
German example
Die thalassogenen Sedimente bestehen hauptsächlich aus Muschelschalen.
English example
The thalassogenic sediments consist mainly of seashells.

Example sentences with “thalassogen”

  1. Die Sedimente sind thalassogen. (The sediments are thalassogenic.)

Frequently asked questions

Is this a common word?

No, it is a highly specialized scientific term used in geology and oceanography.