anthropogenic

adjective

an·thro·po·gen·ic ˌan(t)-thrə-pə-ˈje-nik

: of, relating to, or resulting from the influence of human beings on nature

anthropogenic pollutants

anthropogenically

ˌan(t)-thrə-pə-ˈje-ni-k(ə-)lē

adverb

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The major anthropogenic factor is fluid withdrawal from the ground. —

Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 Recent studies have identified natural processes and anthropogenic climate change signals in storms like Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. —

Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 Ecological trap for desert lizards caused by anthropogenic changes in habitat structure that favor predator activity Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. —

Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024 But anthropogenic climate change caused by our greenhouse gas emissions is currently warming the planet at a much faster rate than even the fastest warming events of the Phanerozoic. —

David Bressan, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for anthropogenic