geogenic

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

geogeny +‎ -ic

Adjective[edit]

geogenic (comparative more geogenic, superlative most geogenic)

  1. Of or relating to the history of the earth.
  2. Resulting from geological processes.
    • 2005, William Kuykenda, Emissions Inventory Guidance for Implementation of Ozone and Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and Regional Haze Regulations, DIANE Publishing, →ISBN, page 61:
      Geogenic emissions are primarily the result of oil or natural gas seeps and soil wind erosion. In addition, lightning may also be a significant contributor to natural NO2 emissions in an inventory area. Volcanoes and fumaroles (i.e., vapor or gas vents in a volcanic region) can be additional sources of geogenic emissions.

Romanian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from French géogénique.

Adjective[edit]

geogenic m or n (feminine singular geogenică, masculine plural geogenici, feminine and neuter plural geogenice)

  1. geogenic

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