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Definition of: epigene
(ep′ə·jēn) adjective Geol.
1. Produced or occurring at the surface of the earth: epigene disintegration, epigene rocks: contrasted with hypogene.
2. Pseudomorphous; irregular; changed from its original formation: said of crystals. [<F épigène <Gk. epigenēs <epi- on, upon + gen-, root of gįgnesthai be born]
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