paragenesis

paragenesis Definition

para·gen·esis (par′ə jen′ə sis)

noun

the order in which closely associated minerals in rocks, veins, etc. have been formed, including their interactions with one another from contact

Etymology: ModL: see para- & -genesis

paragenesis Related Forms

par′a·ge·net′·ic (-jə net′ik) adjective

paragenesis Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

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