autochthonous

• Описывает что-то, что является местным, коренным или происходящим из того места, где оно находится.

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.

   Автохтонный

   • 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.

   Синонимыin-situindigenousnative

   Антонимыallochthonous

2. Indigenous originC2formalscientific

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

   Местного происхождения

   • 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.

   Синонимыaboriginalendemicindigenouslocalnative

   Антонимыadventivealienallochthonousexoticforeignnonnative