单词 | contact metamorphism |
释义 | > as lemmascontact metamorphism contact metamorphism n. Geology the transformation of rock as a result of an igneous intrusion. ΘΚΠ the world > the earth > structure of the earth > formation of features > metamorphism > [noun] metamorphism1845 regional metamorphism1861 contact metamorphism1876 plutonometamorphism1889 thermo-metamorphism1889 anamorphism1904 katamorphism1904 symphrattism1904 1876 Q. Jrnl. Geol. Soc. 32 426 The Cornish slates existed as metamorphic rock (cleaved and sometimes contorted) long before the intrusion of the granite. The contact metamorphism produced thereby extends to a short distance only. 1960 L. D. Stamp Britain's Struct. & Scenery (ed. 5) 24 The molten rock bakes and hardens the rocks through which it passes—it changes their form by its contact (..hence the process is called contact metamorphism). < as lemmas |
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