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epigene

ep·i·gene [ éppi jn ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
occurring on the Earth's surface: formed or occurring at the Earth's surface, especially with reference to weathering, erosion, and deposition

[Early 19th century. Via French< Greek epigenēs "born on or after" < -genēs "born"]
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