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epigene

epigene

9.9
Made at the earth's surface by wind and water
  • adjective
  • /ˈɛpɪˌdʒiːn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : epigénico
  • Scientists study epigene processes to understand how landscapes evolve over time.

Examples

  • Many soil types are the result of epigene changes caused by weathering.

  • The epigene rocks were shaped by wind and water at the earth's surface.

  • The epigene layer is fascinating.

  • Look at the epigene features!

  • The epigene rocks were shaped by wind and water at the earth's surface.

  • Many soil types are the result of epigene changes caused by weathering.

  • Scientists study epigene processes to understand how landscapes evolve over time.

Synonyms

epigenetic
vsepigene
  • Specialized
8.8

Made in rock after the rock formed

forms at or near the surface because of external processes

Surface Forms

epigene positive

Morphology

epigene = gene (semi-transparent) = epi + gene

Built from 'epi-' + 'gene' in a geological sense ('formed at or near the surface'), but the formation is technical and not transparently inferable to a general learner.

Etymology

The word epigene has the parts epi- 'on' or 'upon' and gene 'born' or 'made', so imagine something 'born on the surface' of the earth; that is why epigene describes rocks or changes formed at or near the ground by wind, water, or weathering.