épigène

épigène
(é-pi-jê-n') adj.
Terme de minéralogie. Qui offre le phénomène de l'épigénie.
   En grec, sur et un radical qui signifie engendrer.

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  • 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

  • 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

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