autochthonous

• Descreve algo que é nativo, originário ou proveniente do próprio lugar onde se encontra; que pertence à população original de uma região.

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.

   Autóctone

   • 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.

   Sinônimosin-situindigenousnative

   Antônimosallochthonous

2. Indigenous originC2formalscientific

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

   De origem local

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaboriginalendemicindigenouslocalnative

   Antônimosadventivealienallochthonousexoticforeignnonnative