Definition of metamorphism in English:
metamorphism
noun mɛtəˈmɔːfɪz(ə)mˌmɛdəˈmɔrfɪzəm
mass nounGeology Alteration of the composition or structure of a rock by heat, pressure, or other natural agency.
all the rocks were subjected to several phases of metamorphism and deformation
Example sentencesExamples
- A striking characteristic of the Hellenides in the Aegean is the southward propagation of nappe emplacement and high - pressure metamorphism.
- However, this age could equally relate to post obduction metamorphism.
- Baked contacts with host rocks indicate that metamorphism associated with intrusion predates shearing.
- Both thrust and normal faults initiated synchronously with Miocene prograde metamorphism and melting, and have moved episodically since then.
- No such difference in the pressure or temperature of metamorphism in the country rock is detectable.
Definition of metamorphism in US English:
metamorphism
nounˌmɛdəˈmɔrfɪzəmˌmedəˈmôrfizəm
Geology Alteration of the composition or structure of a rock by heat, pressure, or other natural agency.
all the rocks were subjected to several phases of metamorphism and deformation
Example sentencesExamples
- However, this age could equally relate to post obduction metamorphism.
- No such difference in the pressure or temperature of metamorphism in the country rock is detectable.
- Baked contacts with host rocks indicate that metamorphism associated with intrusion predates shearing.
- A striking characteristic of the Hellenides in the Aegean is the southward propagation of nappe emplacement and high - pressure metamorphism.
- Both thrust and normal faults initiated synchronously with Miocene prograde metamorphism and melting, and have moved episodically since then.