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petrogenesis

Noun CEFR C1
ˌpɛtɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛnəsɪs

Definitions

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

CEFR level

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

petrogeny petrogeologist petrogeology Petroglyph petroglyphy petrogr.

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