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epigene definition

epi·gene (ep′i jēn′)

adjective

Geol. produced or formed on or near the earth's surface epigene rocks

Etymology: Fr épigène < Gr epigenēs, born late: see epi- & -gen

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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