Paragenesis
Pronunciation : Par`a*gen"e*sis
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Pref. para- + genesis.] (Min.)
Definition : Defn: The science which treats of minerals with special reference to their origin.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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