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Meaning of metamorphic
metamorphic (a)
of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks)
characterized by metamorphosis or change in physical form or substance
metamorphic (a.)
Subject to change; changeable; variable.
Causing a change of structure.
Pertaining to, produced by, or exhibiting, certain changes which minerals or rocks may have undergone since their original deposition; -- especially applied to the recrystallization which sedimentary rocks have undergone through the influence of heat and pressure, after which they are called metamorphic rocks.
metamorphic Sentence Examples
- Heat and pressure transform sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks.
- Marble is a metamorphic rock formed from limestone.
- Slate is a metamorphic rock with a fine-grained texture.
- Gneiss is a metamorphic rock with alternating bands of light and dark minerals.
- Schist is a metamorphic rock with a foliated texture.
- Metamorphic rocks provide insights into the geological history of an area.
- The metamorphic grade of a rock indicates the intensity of heat and pressure it has experienced.
- Metamorphic rocks can be used for construction, flooring, and ornamental purposes.
- The study of metamorphic rocks is called petrology.
- Metamorphic rocks are found in all parts of the Earth's crust.
FAQs About the word metamorphic
of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks), characterized by metamorphosis or change in physical form or substanceSubject to change; changeable; vari
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Heat and pressure transform sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks.
Marble is a metamorphic rock formed from limestone.
Slate is a metamorphic rock with a fine-grained texture.
Gneiss is a metamorphic rock with alternating bands of light and dark minerals.
