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/ˌpɛtɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛnəsɪs/ · noun
Rock formation, especially the formation of igneous or metamorphic rocks..
Use petrogenesis when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Petrogenesis means Rock formation, especially the formation of igneous or metamorphic rocks..
Common synonyms include rock formation, petrogeny.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use petrogenesis where its definition matches the intended context.
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