allochthonous
— /ə'lɑkθənəs/
- Definition
- of rocks, deposits, etc.; found in a place other than where they and their constituents were formed
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'allochthonous'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
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