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metamorphism

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  1. 1. n. 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. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat or introduction of new chemical substances Source: wordnet
  3. 3. 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. Source: webster
  4. 4. The state or quality of being metamorphic; the process by whichthe material of rock masses has been more or less recrystallized byheat, pressure, etc., as in the change of sedimentary limestone tomarble. Murchison. Source: adambom
  5. 5. n. change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat or introduction of new chemical substances Source: ecdict

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