ter·rig·e·nous (t -r j  -ns)adj. Derived from the land, especially by erosive action. Used primarily of sediments. [From Latin terrigena, earth-born : terra, earth; see ters- in Indo-European roots + -genous.] |
terrigenous [tɛˈrɪdʒɪnəs]
adj
1. of or produced by the earth
2. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) (of geological deposits) formed in the sea from material derived from the land by erosion
[from Latin terrigenus, from terra earth + gignere to beget]
| terrigenous (t-rj-ns) Derived from the land, especially by erosive action. Used primarily of shallow marine sediments. |
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