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

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Example Sentences

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anamorphism

The phase of metamorphism dealing with the constructive changes in rocks, due to cementation, dynamic movements, and igneous influences, is called anamorphism.

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

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

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

A given rock may be undergoing katamorphism while rocks on either side at the same depth are suffering anamorphism.

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

If, however, all Cephalous Mollusks...be only modifications by excess or defect of the parts of a definite archetype, then, I think, it follows as a necessary consequence, that no anamorphism takes place in this group.

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

Slate is a more dense and crystalline rock, produced usually by the anamorphism of clay or shale under pressure, and characterized by a fine cleavage which is usually inclined to the sedimentary bedding.

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

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