endodynamomorphic

adjective

en·​do·​dynamomorphic

¦en(ˌ)dō+

of a developing soil

: characterized by changes brought about by inherent properties of the parent rock rather than by external forces or agencies

—opposed to ectodynamomorphic

Word History

Etymology

end- + dynam- + -morphic

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