pɪˈdɒdʒɛnɪk

Definitions

1. adjective

Produced or resulting from pedogenesis, the process of soil formation by the in situ weathering of rocks or regolith.

“The pedogenic process is responsible for the rich soil found in the region.”

2. noun

A soil or sediment formed through pedogenesis.

“The pedogenic soil is a result of thousands of years of weathering and erosion.”