allochthon
Appearance
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]1940-45; back formation from allochthonous.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]allochthon (plural allochthons)
- (geology) A geological formation not formed in the region where found and moved to its present location by tectonic forces. Compare autochthon.
German
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Adjective
[edit]allochthon (strong nominative masculine singular allochthoner, not comparable)
Declension
[edit]Positive forms of allochthon (uncomparable)