anamorphism
[ an-uh-mawr-fiz-uhm ]
/ ˌæn əˈmɔr fɪz əm /
noun Geology.
metamorphism, usually occurring deep under the earth's surface, that changes simple minerals to complex minerals.
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Example sentences from the Web for anamorphism
In Brazil, the ores have undergone close folding and anamorphism.
The Economic Aspect of Geology|C. K. LeithThe deeper zone in which anamorphism is preponderant is called the zone of anamorphism.
The Economic Aspect of Geology|C. K. LeithIn other words, anamorphism tends toward the reproduction of igneous rocks, though it seldom fully accomplishes this result.
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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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