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allochthonous

(adj): vs. autochthonous) -- (of rocks, deposits, etc.; found in a place other than where they and their constituents were formed

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5 months ago Joannasephine said:

material (e.g. organic matter and sediment) which enters a lake from atmosphere or drainage basin.

about 1 year ago slumry said:

You mean the rocks all over my house are allochthonous? What about the rocks in my head?

Seriously, thanks for listing this word!

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