autochthonous

• Describe algo que es originario o nativo del lugar donde se encuentra, no introducido desde fuera. Se refiere a lo indígena, aborigen o propio de una región.

Describes something that is native, indigenous, or originating from the place where it is found.

1. Geological originC2formalscientific

   Describes rocks, deposits, or minerals that are found in the same location where they were originally formed.

   Origen geológico

   • The geologist identified the rock formation as autochthonous, meaning it had not been transported.
   • Autochthonous coal deposits are rare and highly valued for study.
   • The sediment layer was autochthonous, formed directly from the underlying bedrock.

   Sinónimosin-situindigenousnative

   Antónimosallochthonous

2. Indigenous originC2formalscientific

   Originating or formed in the place where it is found; not transported from elsewhere.

   autóctono

   • The autochthonous flora of the region evolved in isolation.
   • These autochthonous species are unique to this island.
   • The soil contains autochthonous minerals that reflect the local geology.

   Sinónimosaboriginalendemicindigenouslocalnative

   Antónimosadventivealienallochthonousexoticforeignnonnative