PARAGENESIS

Etymology

Noun

paragenesis (countable and uncountable, plural parageneses)

(geology) An ordered chronological sequence of mineral formations.

(geology) The formation of minerals in contact, so as to affect one another's development.

(biology) Hybridism.

Source: Wiktionary


Par`a*gen"e*sis, n. Etym: [Pref. para- + genesis.] (Min.)

Definition: The science which treats of minerals with special reference to their origin.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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