Heterogenous

/ˌhɛtərəˈdʒiːnəs/ adjective

Definition

Made up of different or diverse elements or components that are unlike each other.

Etymology

From Greek hetero- (different) + -genous (originating from). An older scientific term for what is now more commonly called 'heterogeneous' with slightly different usage in some technical fields.

Kelly Says

Heterogenous soil—containing different minerals, clay, sand, and organic matter mixed together—is actually healthier for plants than uniform soil because it provides varied nutrients!

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