exogenic

• Adjectif désignant ce qui provient de l'extérieur d'un organisme ou d'un système ; dans l'usage moderne, largement remplacé par « exogène ».

An adjective meaning originating from outside an organism or system; now largely replaced by 'exogenous' in modern usage.

1. originating externallyB2formalscientific

   Derived or produced from outside an organism, system, or natural environment, as opposed to being formed internally.

   exogène

   • Exogenic forces such as wind and water shape the Earth's surface.
   • The exogenic supply of nutrients supports the ecosystem in the deep sea.
   • Researchers studied exogenic particles that entered the atmosphere from space.
   • Exogenic sedimentary rocks are formed from material derived from pre‑existing rocks.

   Synonymesexogenousexternalextrinsicforeignoutside

   Antonymesendogenicendogenous