anthropogenic

adjective an·thro·po·gen·ic \-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

1923

Medical Dictionary

adjective an·thro·po·gen·ic \-pə-ˈjen-ik\

: of, relating to, or resulting from the influence of human beings on nature <anthropogenic sources of pollution>

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