adjective
- formed or occurring beneath the earth’s surface
Usage: geology
Examples
- Hypogene processes create mineral deposits deep underground.
- The hypogene ore formation occurred millions of years ago.
- Geologists study hypogene rocks to understand subsurface conditions.
- Hypogene mineralization differs from surface weathering processes.
- The mine contains hypogene sulfide deposits.
- Hypogene alteration affects the original rock composition.