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petrogenesis

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pet·ro·gen·e·sis  (ptr-jn-ss)
n.
The branch of petrology that deals with the origin of rocks, especially igneous rocks.
petro·ge·netic (-j-ntk) adj.
petrogenesis  (ptr-jn-ss)
The branch of petrology that deals with the origin and formation of rocks, especially igneous rocks.
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