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metamorphism

/,mɛtə'mɔrfɪzəm/

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noun
change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat or introduction of new chemical substances
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geologic process geological process

Definition that contains metamorphism

anamorphism metamorphism that occurs deep under the earth's surface; changes simple minerals into complex minerals
katamorphism metamorphism that occurs at or near the earth's surface; breaks down complex minerals into simpler ones