anamorphism

[an-uh-mawr-fiz-uh m]

noun Geology.

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

Nearby words

Compare katamorphism.

Origin of anamorphism

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

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Examples from the Web for anamorphism

In Brazil, the ores have undergone close folding and anamorphism.
The Economic Aspect of Geology|C. K. Leith
The deeper zone in which anamorphism is preponderant is called the zone of anamorphism.
The Economic Aspect of Geology|C. K. Leith
In other words, anamorphism tends toward the reproduction of igneous rocks, though it seldom fully accomplishes this result.
The Economic Aspect of Geology|C. K. Leith

British Dictionary definitions for anamorphism

anamorphism

noun

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

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Word Origin and History for anamorphism

anamorphism

"distorted projection or perspective," 1836; see anamorphosis + -ism.