Definitions
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- adjective of or pertaining to
anthropogeny - adjective having its origin in the activities of mankind; particularly, referring to environmental alterations resulting from the presence or activities of humans
Etymologies
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anthropo- + -genous
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- anthropogenous deposits such as waste stockpiles, heaps, tailing ponds originating from old production and processing plants.
Chapter 17 1993
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