authigenesis

noun

au·​thi·​gen·​e·​sis
ˌȯthəˈjenəsə̇s
plural authigeneses
-əˌsēz
: the process by which minerals form in a sedimentary rock after its deposition

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek authi + New Latin genesis

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of authigenesis was in 1888

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“Authigenesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authigenesis. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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