hypogene

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

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

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

Origin of hypogene

1
1825–35; hypo- + -gene, variant of -gen

Other words from hypogene

  • hy·po·gen·ic [hahy-puh-jen-ik, hip-uh-], /ˌhaɪ pəˈdʒɛn ɪk, ˌhɪp ə-/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for hypogene

hypogene

/ (ˈhaɪpəˌdʒiːn) /


adjective
  1. formed, taking place, or originating beneath the surface of the earth: Compare epigene

Derived forms of hypogene

  • hypogenic (ˌhaɪpəˈdʒɛnɪk), adjective

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