ALLOCHTHONOUS

allochthonous

(adjective) of rocks, deposits, etc.; found in a place other than where they and their constituents were formed

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

allochthonous (not comparable)

Originating in a place other than where it is found.

(geology) Buried or found in a place remote from the site of formation.

Antonyms

• autochthonous

Source: Wiktionary



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