authigenic

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek αὖθι (aûthi, “on the spot”) ‎ -genic.

Adjective

authigenic (not comparable)

1. (geology) Generated where it is found or observed.

Derived terms

• authigenically
• nonauthigenic

 

Translations

from the source in which it is found

• French: authigène
• Italian: autigeno

See also

• allogenic