Definition & Meaning of "metamorphism"in English

Metamorphism

a complete change in the form and structure of a rock as a result of heat and pressure

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Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

metamorphisms

Examples

The intense heat and pressure deep within the Earth's crust cause metamorphism, transforming sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock.

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