par·a·gen·e·sis (p r  -j n  -ss) also par·a·ge·ne·sia (-j-n zh, -zh-)n. The order in which a formation of associated minerals is generated. par a·ge·netic (-j-ntk) adj. |
paragenesis [ˌpærəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs], paragenesia [ˌpærədʒɪˈniːzɪə]
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a characteristic association of minerals in a particular type of rock or ore deposit
paragenetic [ˌpærədʒɪˈnɛtɪk] adj
paragenetically adv
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