paragenic

English

Etymology

From para- +‎ -genic.

Adjective

paragenic (not comparable)

  1. (biology) Originating in the character of the germ, or at the first commencement of an individual; said of peculiarities of structure, character, etc.
  2. (geology) Pertaining to the sequence and conditions under which minerals or mineral assemblages form in relation to one another.