Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

telogenesis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
tel-o-ge-n-e-sis
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
6
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The process of erosion and oxidation that occurs when sedimentary rocks undergo uplift

Uncountable

noun

The final growth state of a hair or feather follicle

Uncountable

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Etymology

From telo- + -genesis.

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What does telogenesis mean?
The process of erosion and oxidation that occurs when sedimentary rocks undergo uplift
Where does telogenesis come from?
From telo- + -genesis.

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