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metamorphicenUK
met·a·mor·phic M0246900 (mĕt′ə-môr′fĭk)adj.1. also met·a·mor·phous (-fəs) Of, relating to, or characterized by metamorphosis.2. Geology Changed in structure or composition as a result of metamorphism. Used of rock.
[metamorph(osis) + -ic.]metamorphic (ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfɪk) or metamorphousadj1. relating to or resulting from metamorphosis or metamorphism2. (Geological Science) (of rocks) altered considerably from their original structure and mineralogy by pressure and heat. Compare igneous, sedimentarymet•a•mor•phic (ˌmɛt əˈmɔr fɪk)
adj. 1. pertaining to or characterized by metamorphosis. 2. pertaining to or exhibiting structural change or metamorphism: metamorphic rock. [1810–20] met·a·mor·phic (mĕt′ə-môr′fĭk)1. Zoology Relating to metamorphosis.2. Geology Relating to metamorphism. Metamorphic rocks are formed when igneous, sedimentary, or other metamorphic rocks undergo a physical change due to extreme heat and pressure. These changes often produce folded layers and veins in the rocks, and they can also cause pockets of precious minerals to form. See Table at rock.Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. |  metamorphic - of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks); "metamorphic stage"; "marble is a metamorphic rock that takes a high polish"metamorphous | | 2. |  metamorphic - characterized by metamorphosis or change in physical form or substancenonmetamorphic - not metamorphic |
TranslationsmetamorphicenUK
metamorphic, metamorphous (of rocks) altered considerably from their original structure and mineralogy by pressure and heat metamorphicenUK
metamorphic (mĕt′ə-môr′fĭk)adj.1. also metamorphous (-fəs) Of, relating to, or characterized by metamorphosis.2. Geology Changed in structure or composition as a result of metamorphism. Used of rock.metamorphicenUK
Related to metamorphic: metamorphic faciesSynonyms for metamorphicadj of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks)Synonymsadj characterized by metamorphosis or change in physical form or substanceAntonyms |