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epigenesis

/ˌep.ɪˈdʒen.ə.sɪs/

Tradução: Processo geológico que envolve alterações na composição mineral de uma rocha depois de sua formação.

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C2formalcommonscientific/ˌep.ɪˈdʒen.ə.sɪs/

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A geological process involving changes in the mineral composition of rock after the rock has already formed.

  • 🇵🇹Processo geológico que envolve alterações na composição mineral de uma rocha depois de sua formação.
  1. Geological alteration C2 formal scientific

    A geological change in the mineral content of rock after the rock has formed, often involving the introduction or removal of minerals.

    • The geologist studied the epigenesis of the sandstone to understand its mineral composition.
    • Epigenesis in the limestone resulted in the formation of new crystals.
    • The process of epigenesis can significantly alter the properties of a rock over time.

    🇵🇹Epigênese

  • epigeneses plural form
  • epigeneses' possessive plural form
  • epigenesis's possessive singular form