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metamorphism

/ˌmet.əˈmɔː.fɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˌmet.əˈmɔː.fɪ.zəm/C1formalscientific
  • ruГеологический процесс, включающий изменение структуры, текстуры или состава горных пород под воздействием природных сил, таких как давление, тепло или внедрение новых химических веществ.

A geological process involving the alteration of the structure, texture, or composition of rock due to natural forces such as pressure, heat, or the introduction of new chemical substances.

uncountable

  1. Geological transformationC1formalscientific

    The process by which rocks undergo structural and mineralogical changes due to high pressure, temperature, or chemical fluids, without melting.

    ruГеологическая трансформация

    • Regional metamorphism occurs deep within the Earth's crust during mountain building.
    • The study of metamorphism helps geologists understand the history of rock formations.
    • Contact metamorphism happens when magma heats surrounding rocks.
    • Pressure and temperature gradients drive the metamorphism of sedimentary rocks into schist.
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