metallogenic

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English

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Etymology

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From metallo- +‎ -genic.

Adjective

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metallogenic (comparative more metallogenic, superlative most metallogenic)

  1. Of or pertaining to metallogeny.
  2. (geology) Occurring in an ore as a native metal rather than as a compound such as silicate, carbonate etc.