hypogene (Meaning)
hypogene (a.)
Formed or crystallized at depths the earth's surface; -- said of granite, gneiss, and other rocks, whose crystallization is believed of have taken place beneath a great thickness of overlying rocks. Opposed to epigene.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hypogene
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hypogene Sentence Examples
- Hypogene processes shape mineral deposits beneath the Earth's surface.
- Hypogene alteration of rocks can occur through hydrothermal or metamorphic processes.
- Hypogene ore deposits form when minerals are concentrated deep within the Earth.
- The study of hypogene processes provides insights into the formation of certain mineral resources.
- Hypogene mineralization is often associated with igneous or metamorphic activity.
- Hypogene waters circulating within rocks can transport and deposit valuable metals.
- The hypogene origin of certain ore deposits was discovered by studying their geochemical characteristics.
- Hypogene deposits can be found beneath sedimentary cover or in areas of uplifted and eroded basement rocks.
- Exploration for hypogene ore deposits requires understanding the geological processes that formed them.
- Advances in mining technology have improved the extraction of minerals from hypogene deposits.
FAQs About the word hypogene
Formed or crystallized at depths the earth's surface; -- said of granite, gneiss, and other rocks, whose crystallization is believed of have taken place beneath
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Hypogene processes shape mineral deposits beneath the Earth's surface.
Hypogene alteration of rocks can occur through hydrothermal or metamorphic processes.
Hypogene ore deposits form when minerals are concentrated deep within the Earth.
The study of hypogene processes provides insights into the formation of certain mineral resources.
