Petrogenic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Petrogenic is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to the formation of rock.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to the formation of rock.
More Meanings
- (of hydrocarbons etc) Produced by the incomplete combustion of petroleum
Example Sentences
Silica and alumina are distinctly the most abundant and characteristic petrogenic constituents, and with them are most frequently associated those elements toward the extreme petrogenic end of the periodic table, especially potassium, sodium, and calcium in the order named; and these elements are associated with each other.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include petrogenetic, petroliferous, petrological, petrologic, protogenic, petrogeological.
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