allochthon
English
editEtymology
edit1940-45; back formation from allochthonous.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editallochthon (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
editallochthon (strong nominative masculine singular allochthoner, not comparable)
Declension
editPositive forms of allochthon (uncomparable)