anthropogenic
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an·thro·po·gen·ic

adjective \-pə-ˈje-nik\

Definition of ANTHROPOGENIC

: of, relating to, or resulting from the influence of human beings on nature <anthropogenic pollutants>
an·thro·po·gen·ic·al·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

First Known Use of ANTHROPOGENIC

1923

Other Ecology Terms

Malthusian, biomass, carbon footprint, crepuscular, niche, sere, symbiosis, taiga, tundra

an·thro·po·gen·ic

adjective \-pə-ˈjen-ik\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of ANTHROPOGENIC

: of, relating to, or resulting from the influence of human beings on nature <anthropogenic sources of pollution>

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