ultrametamorphism

[ uhl-truh-met-uh-mawr-fiz-uhm ]

nounGeology.
  1. metamorphism during which the temperature of a rock exceeds its melting point.

Origin of ultrametamorphism

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Other words from ultrametamorphism

  • ul·tra·met·a·mor·phic, adjective

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