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

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 Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)

Nor is this all; for there are those who see an entire world, but see it distorted as an anamorphism.

From A Hero and Some Other Folks by Quayle, William A. (William Alfred)

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 Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)

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 Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)

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

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