allochthonous

The definition of allochtohonous is a geological term that is rocks that are found in a region that differs from where they were formed.

(adjective)

An example of allochthonous rock is till, which is found under, or deposited by, a glacier.

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See allochthonous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

originating elsewhere; not native to a place

Origin: allo- + (auto)chthon + -ous

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