Definition of Metamorphism. Meaning of Metamorphism. Synonyms of Metamorphism

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Definition of Metamorphism

Metamorphism
Metamorphism Met`a*mor"phism, n. (Geol.) The state or quality of being metamorphic; the process by which the material of rock masses has been more or less recrystallized by heat, pressure, etc., as in the change of sedimentary limestone to marble. --Murchison.

Meaning of Metamorphism from wikipedia

- Metamorphism is the transformation of existing rock (the protolith) to rock with a different mineral composition or texture. Metamorphism takes place...
- Shock metamorphism or impact metamorphism describes the effects of shock-wave related deformation and heating during impact events. The formation of similar...
- Metamorphism, in geology, is the solid state recrystallisation of rocks under environmental forces. Metamorphism may also refer to: Metamorphism (Merzbow...
- processes that help bring about metamorphism. However, metamorphism can take place without metasomatism (isochemical metamorphism) or at depths of just a few...
- during regional metamorphism accompanying the process of mountain building (orogeny) and usually reflects a medium grade of metamorphism. Schist can form...
- "The Metamorph" is the first episode of the second series of Space: 1999 (and the twenty-fifth overall episode of the programme). The screenplay was written...
- temperature conditions which produce this type of metamorphism. List of minerals List of rock types Metamorphism "Blueschist". About.com Education. Archived...
- classical metamorphism which is the in-situ mineralogical change of a rock without appreciable change in the chemistry of the rock. Because metamorphism usually...
- In geology ultrahigh-temperature metamorphism (UHT) is extreme crustal metamorphism with metamorphic temperatures exceeding 900 °C. Granulite-facies rocks...
- Hemimetabolism or hemimetaboly, also called partial metamorphosis and paurometabolism, is the mode of development of certain insects that includes three...