authigenically

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adverb

In an authigenic manner; generated where it is found.

“Mixed-layer minerals can grow authigenically in sandstones.”

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Meanings

adverbauthigenically (not comparable)
  1. not comparableIn an authigenic manner; generated where it is found.

    Mixed-layer minerals can grow authigenically in sandstones.

Origin

From authigenic + -ally.

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APA

authigenically. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/authigenically

MLA

“authigenically.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/authigenically. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “authigenically,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/authigenically.

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