atmogenic

adjective

at·​mo·​gen·​ic

-¦jenik

: of atmospheric origin by condensation, wind action, or deposition from volcanic vapors

atmogenic glacial ice

—used chiefly of rocks and minerals

Word History

Etymology

atm- + -genic

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