Definition

Relating to or produced by cosmic rays, which are high-energy particles from outer space that can affect various processes on Earth.

Example

The cosmogenic isotopes found in the rock samples provide valuable information about the history of cosmic radiation on Earth.

Conversation

Have you heard about those cosmogenic particles they found in the meteorites?

Yeah, I read something about that! It's fascinating how they can trace cosmic events.

Exactly! It really shows how much influence space has on our planet.

For sure, it's amazing to think about all the cosmogenic effects happening all around us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cosmogenic is formed from "cosmo-" (from Greek "kosmos", meaning universe or world) and "-genic" (from Greek "genes", meaning born of or produced by). The word cosmogenic refers to something that is produced by or originating from the universe.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cosmos' as the universe and '-genic' meaning produced by — cosmogenic describes something that comes from the universe.

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