METAMORPHISM | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Metamorphism

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:

alteration of the composition or structure of a rock by heat, pressure, or other natural agency

Short Definition:

alteration of composition or structure of rock by heat

Examples:
  • all the rocks were subjected to several phases of metamorphism and deformation

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