anamorphism

American  

[an-uh-mawr-fiz-uhm] / ˌæn əˈmɔr fɪz əm /

noun

Geology.

1. metamorphism, usually occurring deep under the earth's surface, that changes simple minerals to complex minerals.

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anamorphism British  

/ ˌænəˈmɔːˌfɪzəm /

noun

1. intense metamorphism of a rock in which high-density complex minerals are formed from simpler minerals of lower density

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Etymology

Origin of anamorphism

First recorded in 1830–40; ana- + -morphism

Example Sentences

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anamorphism

In the latter case anamorphism is necessary to recrystallize the carbon into the form of graphite.

From The Economic Aspect of Geology by Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)

Nor is this all; for there are those who see an entire world, but see it distorted as an anamorphism.

From A Hero and Some Other Folks by Quayle, William A. (William Alfred)

The deeper zone in which anamorphism is preponderant is called the zone of anamorphism.

From The Economic Aspect of Geology by Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)

Huxley seems to use the term anamorphism in a sense differing from that of some writers.

From More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 1 by Darwin, Francis, Sir

The flake graphite of the United States, principally in the Appalachian region, occurs in crystalline graphitic schists, resulting from the anamorphism of sedimentary rocks containing organic matter.

From The Economic Aspect of Geology by Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)