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 Brazil, the ores have undergone close folding and anamorphism.

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

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

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

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 Sir Francis Darwin

There is little in the process of anamorphism in the way of sorting and segregation which tends to enrich and concentrate the metallic ore bodies.

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

In other words, anamorphism tends toward the reproduction of igneous rocks, though it seldom fully accomplishes this result.

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