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- [pe-troh-jen-uh-sis]
- /ˌpɛ troʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/
- /pˌetrəʊdʒˈenɪsˌɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pe-troh-jen-uh-sis]
- /ˌpɛ troʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/
Definitions of petrogenesis word
- noun petrogenesis the branch of petrology dealing with the origin and formation of rocks. 1
- noun petrogenesis the origin and formation of rocks. 1
- noun petrogenesis the investigation and analysis of the beginnings and development of metamorphic, igneous and sedimentary rocks 0
- noun petrogenesis the branch of petrology that studies the origin and formation of rocks 0
- noun petrogenesis the origin of a rock 0
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Origin of petrogenesis
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05; petro-1 + -genesis
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Parts of speech for Petrogenesis
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petrogenesis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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