单词	metamorphism
释义	metamorphism /mɛtəˈmɔːfɪz(ə)m / noun [mass noun] Geology Alteration of the composition or structure of a rock by heat, pressure, or other natural agency: all the rocks were subjected to several phases of metamorphism and deformation... No such difference in the pressure or temperature of metamorphism in the country rock is detectable. Baked contacts with host rocks indicate that metamorphism associated with intrusion predates shearing. A striking characteristic of the Hellenides in the Aegean is the southward propagation of nappe emplacement and high - pressure metamorphism.
随便看	cross a (or the) line cross-assembler crossbar cross-beam cross-bedding cross bench cross-bencher crossbill crossbones cross-border crossbow crossbowman cross-breed cross-check cross-claim cross-color cross-colour meridian circle meridian mark meridian passage meridian quadrant meridian ring meridian transit meridional meridionality

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