Where does “petrogenesis” come from?
petrogenesis (English) comes from English petro-, from Latin petra, from Ancient Greek πέτρα — rock formation: cliff, ledge, cave, ridge; stone.
petrogenesis (English): The branch of petrology dealing with the origin...
Definitions
- The branch of petrology dealing with the origin...
Ancestry of “petrogenesis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | petro- | stone; petroleum; oil export, sometimes as a... |
| 2 | Latin | petra | stone, rock |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | πέτρα | rock formation: cliff, ledge, cave, ridge; stone |