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kratogen

noun
krat·​o·​gen | \ ˈkrȧtÉ™jə̇n, -ËŒjen\
plural -s

Definition of kratogen

: a region that has remained undisturbed while an adjacent area has been affected by mountain-making movements — compare orogen

Other Words from kratogen

kratogenic \ ¦⸗⸗¦jenik \ adjective

History and Etymology for kratogen

German, from krato- (from Greek kratos mastery, strength) + -gen

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