LITHOGENOUS

Etymology

Adjective

lithogenous (not comparable)

Stone-producing; said of polyps which form coral.

Source: Wiktionary


Li*thog"e*nous, a. Etym: [Litho- + -genous.]

Definition: Stone-producing; -- said of polyps which form coral.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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