metamorphic Meaning & Definition

  • En [ ˌmet.əˈmɔː.fɪk]
  • Us [ ˌmet̬.əˈmɔːr.fɪk]

Meaning of metamorphic In English

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Examples of metamorphic

  • Similarly, recent advances in the understanding of metamorphic differentiation in terms of self-organization are mentioned only briefly.

  • The appearance of such almost-parallel folds is surprising as competency contrasts should be low at high-grade metamorphic conditions.

  • This work attempts to define metamorphic conditions through an in-depth study of various types of metamorphosed xenoliths, with various mineral assemblages and their chemical compositions.

  • The gravel deposits are made up of relatively well-sorted and rounded metamorphic and volcanic clasts.

  • In the southern part of the massif, 'ophiolites' are found as thin slices belonging to higher levels of the high-grade metamorphic unit.

  • The lower part of the metamorphic sole is composed of kyanite and garnet-bearing mica schist, mica schist, quartzite and marble.

  • Continuous subduction also leads to off-scraping of the metamorphic blocks under low-temperature conditions.

  • It is assumed that the area north of the longitudinal fault zone was uplifted, bringing deeper metamorphic levels closer to the surface.

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Translations of metamorphic In Other Languages

  • 中文繁体

    (岩石)變質的(因高溫、高壓變成了一種新的形狀和結構的)…

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  • 中文简体

    (岩石)变质的(因高温、高压变成了一种新的形状和结构)…

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  • Español

    metamórfico…

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  • Português

    metamórfico…

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  • Français

    métamorphique, métamorphe…

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  • Čeština

    metamorfní, metamorfický…

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  • Dansk

    metamoforisk…

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  • Indonesia

    metamorfis, perubahan struktur…

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