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Noun: supergene  soo-pu(r)-jeen
  1. (genetics) a group of closely linked genes, e.g. with connected functions
    "The researchers identified a supergene responsible for butterfly wing patterns"
Adjective: supergene  soo-pu(r)-jeen
  1. (geology) relating to near-surface deposition of minerals, esp. from penetrating water solutions
    "The copper deposit showed typical supergene enrichment"

Derived forms: supergenes

Encyclopedia: Supergene