Definitions for paragenesis
paragenesis
par·a·gen·e·sis
Spelling: [par-uh-jen-uh-sis]
IPA: /ˌpær əˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/
Paragenesis is a 11 letter English word.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.
You can make 926 anagrams from letters in paragenesis (aaeeginprss).
Definitions for paragenesis
noun
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the origin of minerals or mineral deposits in contact so as to affect one another's formation.
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the order in which the minerals in a rock or vein have crystallized.
Origin of paragenesis
From New Latin, dating back to 1850-55; See origin at para-1, genesis