Metamorphism (Noun)
Meaning
Change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat or introduction of new chemical substances.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The process of metamorphism occurred over millions of years, transforming the sandstone into a dense, hard quartzite.
- Metamorphism of limestone under high pressure and temperature resulted in the formation of marble.
- The geological survey team studied the effects of metamorphism on the rocks in the mountain range.
- The changes caused by metamorphism were visible in the different textures and colors of the rocks exposed in the cliff face.
- The extreme heat and pressure of the tectonic plate boundary led to the metamorphism of the surrounding rocks, creating a unique geologic formation.