paedogenesis

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A form of pedogenesis — Process of the formation of soil.

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Meanings

nounpaedogenesis (uncountable)
  1. UKalternativeuncountablebiologyAlternative spelling of pedogenesis (“premature reproduction”).

Origin

From paedo- + -genesis.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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