metamorphic
1 of 1adjective/ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfɪk/
1
characterized by metamorphosis or change in physical form or substance
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related to rocks transformed by intense heat, pressure, or chemical processes, altering their mineral composition and texture
- Marble is a metamorphic rock formed from the recrystallization of limestone.
- Geologists study metamorphic processes to understand the conditions under which rocks change.
- The Appalachian Mountains contain extensive metamorphic rock formations.
- Metamorphic rocks like gneiss often exhibit distinctive banding patterns due to intense pressure and heat.
- Geologists study metamorphic rocks to understand Earth's history.
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