An alternate spelling of allochthonous, meaning originating elsewhere and transported to its current location.
Variant spelling of allochthonous, from Greek allo- (other) + chthon (earth). The 'ct' spelling represents an older or alternate transliteration.
Geological terminology has spelling variations much like English itself evolved—both spellings are correct, showing how scientific language is still adapting!
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