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allochthonic

allochthonic is the alternative form of allochthonous.

Meaning of allochthonous

Adjective

allochthonous (not comparable)

  1. Originating in a place other than where it is found.
  2. Buried or found in a place remote from the site of formation.

Questions about allochthonic

What is allochthonic the alternative form of?
Allochthonic is the alternative form of allochthonous.

Words near allochthonic in the dictionary

  1. allochrous
  2. allochthon
  3. allochthone
  4. allochthoneity
  5. allochthones
  6. allochthonic
  7. allochthonous
  8. allochthonously
  9. allochthons
  10. allochthony
  11. allochtonous

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