metamorphic

• Относящийся к изменению формы или структуры, особенно в геологии — о породах, преобразованных под воздействием тепла и давления.

Relating to or characterized by a change of form or structure, especially in geology referring to rocks transformed by heat and pressure.

1. Relating to rock transformationC1formalscientific

   Describing rocks that have been transformed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes, typically deep within the Earth's crust.

   Метаморфический

   • Marble is a classic example of a metamorphic rock formed from limestone.
   • The region's geology is dominated by ancient metamorphic formations.
   • Geologists study metamorphic rocks to understand the Earth's history.

   Synonymsalteredtransformed

2. Characterized by change in formC1formalscientific

   Involving or marked by a fundamental change in physical form, structure, or substance.

   Метаморфический

   • The caterpillar's metamorphic transformation into a butterfly is a remarkable natural process.
   • The artist's style underwent a metamorphic shift after his travels abroad.
   • The company experienced a metamorphic change in its corporate structure.

   Synonymsmutableprotean

   Antonymsfixedimmutablestablestaticunchanging