autogenous
adjective
au·tog·e·nous
ˌȯ-ˈtä-jə-nəs 
variants
or less commonly autogenic
1
: produced independently of external influence or aid : endogenous
Normally these materials are prepared hydrothermally with water as the solvent in a sealed autoclave under autogenous pressure.—
Emily R. Cooper et al.
Emily R. Cooper et al.2
: originating or derived from sources within the same individual
an autogenous graft
3
: not requiring a meal of blood to produce eggs
autogenous mosquitoes
4
usually autogenic
: caused by the action or influence of living organisms
autogenic forest succession
autogenously
adverb
Municipal sludge can burn autogenously (without the need for supplementary fuel) after it is dried to 20% solids.
—Predicasts Technology Update
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Previously, SpaceX founder Elon Musk said the next step was to fire a subset of Super Heavy's engines for about 20 seconds to test autogenous pressurization.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 29 Nov. 2022
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autogenous
adjective
au·tog·e·nous
ȯ-ˈtäj-ə-nəs
1
: produced independently of external influence or aid : endogenous
2
: originating or derived from sources within the same individual
an autogenous graft
autogenous vaccine
3
: not requiring a meal of blood to produce eggs
autogenous mosquitoes
autogenously
adverb
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