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

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Example Sentences

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anamorphism

Slate is a more dense and crystalline rock, produced usually by the anamorphism of clay or shale under pressure, and characterized by a fine cleavage which is usually inclined to the sedimentary bedding.

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

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 C. K. (Charles Kenneth) Leith

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 William A. (William Alfred) Quayle

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