Produced by or resulting from cosmic processes; created by interactions with cosmic radiation or the cosmos.
From cosmo- plus -genic (Greek genikos 'of or relating to generation'). A modern scientific term used especially in geology and physics.
Cosmogenic isotopes in rocks are created when cosmic rays hit them from space—scientists use them like a clock to date ancient geological events!
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