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Meaning of petrogenesis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

/ˌpɛtɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛnəsɪs/

Definitions

Rock formation, especially the formation of igneous or metamorphic rocks.
uncountable, usually
The study of the origin of rocks, especially igneous and metamorphic rocks.
uncountable, usually

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

petrogeny petrogeologist petrogeology Petroglyph petroglyphy petrogr.