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Formation vs Pedogenesis - What's the difference?

formation | pedogenesis |

In context|geology|lang=en terms the difference between formation and pedogenesis

is that formation is (geology) a rock or face of a mountain while pedogenesis is (geology) process of the formation of soil.

As nouns the difference between formation and pedogenesis

is that formation is something possessing structure or form while pedogenesis is (geology) process of the formation of soil.

formation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Something possessing structure or form.
  • The act of assembling a group or structure.
  • (geology) A rock or face of a mountain.
  • (military) A grouping of military units or smaller formations under a command, such as a brigade, division, wing, etc.
  • (military) An arrangement of moving troops, ships, or aircraft, such as a wedge, line abreast, or echelon. Often "in formation".
  • The process of influencing or guiding a person to a deeper understanding of a particular vocation.

    • Related terms

    * form

    Synonyms

    * (military grouping of units) battle group, brigade group, task force, combat team * (military arrangement of forces) tactical formation, battle formation

    External links

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    pedogenesis

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (l) (qualifier) * (qualifier)

    Noun

    (wikipedia pedogenesis) (-)
  • (geology) Process of the formation of soil.
  • (biology) Larval or preadult reproduction in some insects.