anamorphism

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

/ ˌæn əˈmɔr fɪz əm /

noun Geology.

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

Nearby words

anamnestic, anamnestic reaction, anamniote, anamorphic, anamorphic lens, anamorphism, anamorphoscope, anamorphosis, ananas, anancy, ananda

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

/ (ˌænəˈmɔːˌfɪzəm) /

noun

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

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