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metamorphism

me·ta·morp·hism

UK/mɛtəˈmɔːfɪz(ə)m/ uncommon

noun

1.

change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat of introduction of new chemical substances

Origin

From metamorphosis + -ism, after French métamorphisme.

Phrases

  • contact metamorphism
  • regional metamorphism

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