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petrogenic

/ˌpɛtrəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/

/ˌpɛtroʊˈdʒɛnɪk/

Translations

petrogenicadjective

more petrogenic

Comp.

most petrogenic

Super.

/ˌpɛtrəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/

/ˌpɛtroʊˈdʒɛnɪk/

pétrogéniqueEn géologie, relatif aux roches ou à leur genèse.

The petrogenic characteristics of the soil indicate a high mineral content.

Les caractéristiques pétrogéniques du sol indiquent une forte teneur en minéraux.

Additional translations

pétrogéniqueEn géochimie, se dit d’hydrocarbures issus du pétrole.

Synonyms

petrogenicadjective

Relating to or derived from rocks.

The petrogenic characteristics of the soil indicate a high mineral content.

Originating from or produced by geological processes involving rocks.

The petrogenic emissions from the quarry were carefully monitored for environmental impact.

Relating to or composed of petroleum or crude oil; derived from petrogenic hydrocarbons.

Petrogenic hydrocarbons can persist in marine sediments for decades.