What does syngenesis mean?
noun
Syngenesis is a term used in geology to describe the formation of rocks from the cooling and solidification of magma. It is a process that occurs when magma is able to cool and solidify slowly, resulting in the formation of igneous rocks.
Example
"The geologist studied the syngenesis of the granite rocks in the mountain range."
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