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- [par-uh-jen-uh-sis]
- /ˌpær əˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [par-uh-jen-uh-sis]
- /ˌpær əˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/
Definitions of paragenesis word
- noun paragenesis the origin of minerals or mineral deposits in contact so as to affect one another's formation. 1
- noun paragenesis the order in which the minerals in a rock or vein have crystallized. 1
- noun paragenesis a characteristic association of minerals in a particular type of rock or ore deposit 0
- noun paragenesis the order in which closely associated minerals in rocks, veins, etc. have been formed, including their interactions with one another from contact 0
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Origin of paragenesis
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1850-55; See origin at para-1, genesis
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Parts of speech for Paragenesis
noun
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paragenesis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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