hypogene
[ hahy-puh-jeen, hip-uh- ]
/ ˈhaɪ pəˌdʒin, ˈhɪp ə- /
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adjective Geology.
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OTHER WORDS FROM hypogene
hy·po·gen·ic [hahy-puh-jen-ik, hip-uh-], /ˌhaɪ pəˈdʒɛn ɪk, ˌhɪp ə-/, adjectiveWords nearby hypogene
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Example sentences from the Web for hypogene
Among the hypogene forces in geological dynamics an important place must be assigned to movements of the terrestrial crust.
A distinct type of mountain due to direct hypogene action is to be seen in a volcano.
They traverse all kinds of rocks, both hypogene and fossiliferous, and extend downwards to indefinite or unknown depths.
A Manual of Elementary Geology|Charles Lyell.
British Dictionary definitions for hypogene
hypogene
/ (ˈhaɪpəˌdʒiːn) /
adjective
formed, taking place, or originating beneath the surface of the earthCompare epigene
Derived forms of hypogene
hypogenic (ˌhaɪpəˈdʒɛnɪk), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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