metamorphism
Pronunciation
/mˌɛɾəmˈoːɹfɪzəm/

Definition & Meaning of "metamorphism"in English

Metamorphism
01

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

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
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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