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Webster 1913 Edition

Adj.

[Gr. [GREEK] second + root of

γίγνεσθαι

to be born.]

(Geol.)

Of secondary origin; – said of certain rocks whose material has been derived from older rocks.

deuterogenic ‎(not comparable)

(geology) Of secondary origin; said of certain rocks whose material has been derived from older rocks.