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katamorphism
[ kat-uh-mawr-fiz-uhm ]
/ ˌkæt əˈmɔr fɪz əm /
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noun Geology.
metamorphism at or near the earth's surface: breaks down complex minerals into simpler ones.
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How to use katamorphism in a sentence
Katamorphism or weathering, in place, has played an important part in enriching them.
The Economic Aspect of Geology|C. K. LeithThe zone in which katamorphism is most active, usually near the surface, is called the zone of katamorphism.
The Economic Aspect of Geology|C. K. LeithA given rock may be undergoing katamorphism while rocks on either side at the same depth are suffering anamorphism.
The Economic Aspect of Geology|C. K. LeithKatamorphism is primarily responsible for most of the deposits of silica which are commercially used.
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