hysteromorphous

adjective

hys·​ter·​o·​mor·​phous

¦histərō¦mȯrfəs

: of, relating to, or constituting mineral deposits formed on the earth's surface by mechanical or chemical concentration

Word History

Etymology

Greek hysteros later, latter + English -morphous

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