epigene
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epigene — [ep′i jēn΄] adj. [Fr épigène < Gr epigenēs, born late: see EPI & GEN] Geol. produced or formed on or near the earth s surface [epigene rocks] … English World dictionary
Epigene — Ep i*gene, a. [Pref. epi + Gr. ? to be born, grow.] 1. (Crystallog.) Foreign; unnatural; unusual; said of forms of crystals not natural to the substances in which they are found. [1913 Webster] 2. (Geol.) Formed originating on the surface of the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
épigène — ● épigène adjectif Se dit d un minéral qui a été affecté par l épigénie. ● épigène (synonymes) adjectif Se dit d un minéral qui a été affecté par l ... Synonymes : épigénique … Encyclopédie Universelle
epigene — ep•i•gene [[t]ˈɛp ɪˌdʒin[/t]] adj. gel formed or originating on the earth s surface (opposed to hypogene): epigene rock[/ex] • Etymology: 1815–25; < F épigène < Gk epigenḗs born after, growing after. See epi , gen … From formal English to slang
epigene — [ ɛpɪdʒi:n] adjective Geology taking place or produced on the surface of the earth. Origin C19: from Fr. épigène, from Gk epigenēs, from epi upon + genēs (see gen) … English new terms dictionary
epigene — adjective Of or pertaining to the region just below the surface of the earth … Wiktionary
épigène — (é pi jê n ) adj. Terme de minéralogie. Qui offre le phénomène de l épigénie. ÉTYMOLOGIE En grec, sur et un radical qui signifie engendrer … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
epigene — ep·i·gene … English syllables
epigene — /ˈɛpidʒin/ (say epeejeen) adjective Geology formed or originating on the earth s surface (opposed to hypogene). {French, from Greek epigenēs growing after or later} –epigenic, adjective …
epigene — adj. Geol. produced on the surface of the earth. Etymology: F eacutepigegravene f. Gk epigenes (as EPI , genes born) … Useful english dictionary
