metamorphic

• Relatif au changement de forme ou de structure, en particulier en géologie — se dit des roches transformées sous l'effet de la chaleur et de la pression.

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.

   Métamorphique (roches)

   • 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.

   Synonymesalteredtransformed

2. Characterized by change in formC1formalscientific

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

   métamorphique (au sens figuré)

   • 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.

   Synonymesmutableprotean

   Antonymesfixedimmutablestablestaticunchanging