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katamorphism

/ˌkæt.əˈmɔː.fɪ.zəm/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˌkæt.əˈmɔː.fɪ.zəm/

uncountable

A geological process of metamorphism occurring at or near the Earth's surface, which breaks down complex minerals into simpler ones.

  • 🇷🇺Геологический процесс метаморфизма, происходящий на поверхности Земли или вблизи неё, при котором сложные минералы распадаются на более простые.
  1. Surface metamorphism C2 formal scientific

    A type of metamorphism that occurs at or near the Earth's surface, breaking down complex minerals into simpler ones.

    • Katamorphism is often observed in regions with high weathering activity.
    • The process of katamorphism transforms feldspar into clay minerals.
    • Geologists study katamorphism to understand soil formation.

    🇷🇺Поверхностный метаморфизм