Catagenesis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Catagenesis is a noun meaning (geology) The cracking process in which organic kerogens are broken down into hydrocarbons.
Meaning
(geology) The cracking process in which organic kerogens are broken down into hydrocarbons.
More Meanings
- (biology) Retrogressive evolution, as contrasted with anagenesis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include katagenesis, cracking, hydrocracking, carbonification, decarbonatization, steam cracking.
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