单词 | exomorphic |
释义 | > as lemmasexomorphic exomorphic adj. Brit. /ˌɛksə(ʊ)ˈmɔːfɪk/ , U.S. /ˌɛksəˈmɔrfɪk/ , /ˌɛksoʊˈmɔrfɪk/ Geology designating contact metamorphic changes in the surrounding rocks by the intrusion of igneous matter. [After French exomorphique (1847 or earlier).] ΚΠ 1888 F. H. Hatch in J. J. H. Teall Brit. Petrogr. 430 Exomorphic, applied by Fournet to contact-metamorphism when produced in the rock through which the molten mass is erupted. Used in contradistinction to endomorphic. Syn. Exogenous. 1903 Amer. Jrnl. Sci. 165 280 The density increment due to exomorphic changes. 1931 F. H. Lahee Field Geol. (ed. 3) vi. 133 The contact metamorphic zone (exomorphic zone)..varies in thickness from a fraction of an inch to many hundred yards. < as lemmas |
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