hypogene

[ hahy-puh-jeen, hip-uh- ]

/ ˈhaɪ pəˌdʒin, ˈhɪp ə- /

adjective Geology.

formed beneath the earth's surface, as granite (opposed to epigene).

formed by ascending solutions, as mineral or ore deposits (opposed to supergene).

Nearby words

hypogastric nerve, hypogastric vein, hypogastrium, hypogastroschisis, hypogeal, hypogene, hypogenesis, hypogenitalism, hypogenous, hypogeous, hypogeum

Origin of hypogene

1825–35; hypo- + -gene, variant of -gen

Related forms

hy·po·gen·ic

[hahy-puh-jen-ik, hip-uh-] /ˌhaɪ pəˈdʒɛn ɪk, ˌhɪp ə-/, adjective

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Examples from the Web for hypogene

Among the hypogene forces in geological dynamics an important place must be assigned to movements of the terrestrial crust.
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British Dictionary definitions for hypogene

hypogene

/ (ˈhaɪpəˌdʒiːn) /

adjective

formed, taking place, or originating beneath the surface of the earthCompare epigene

Derived Forms

hypogenic (ˌhaɪpəˈdʒɛnɪk), adjective

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