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Definition of organogenous in English:

organogenous

adjective

Geology

  • Of organic origin; (chiefly of rock) formed from sediments of organic origin.

Origin

Late 19th century. From organo- + -genous. Compare French organogène.

Pronunciation

organogenous

/ˌɔːɡəˈnɒdʒɪnəs/