paragenesis

noun

para·​gen·​e·​sis ˌper-ə-ˈje-nə-səs How to pronounce paragenesis (audio)
ˌpa-rə-
: the formation of minerals in contact in such a manner as to affect one another's development
paragenetic adjective
paragenetically adverb

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of paragenesis was in 1853

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“Paragenesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paragenesis. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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