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anthropogenic


an·thro·po·gen·ic

adj \-pə-ˈje-nik\

Definition of ANTHROPOGENIC

: of, relating to, or resulting from the influence of human beings on nature <anthropogenic pollutants>
— an·thro·po·gen·ic·al·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

First Known Use of ANTHROPOGENIC

1923

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