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单词 metamorphism
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Definition of metamorphism in English:

metamorphism

noun mɛtəˈmɔːfɪz(ə)mˌmɛdəˈmɔrfɪzəm
mass nounGeology
  • Alteration of the composition or structure of a rock by heat, pressure, or other natural agency.

    〔地质〕(岩石)变质作用

    all the rocks were subjected to several phases of metamorphism and deformation
    Example sentencesExamples
    • A striking characteristic of the Hellenides in the Aegean is the southward propagation of nappe emplacement and high - pressure metamorphism.
    • However, this age could equally relate to post obduction metamorphism.
    • Baked contacts with host rocks indicate that metamorphism associated with intrusion predates shearing.
    • Both thrust and normal faults initiated synchronously with Miocene prograde metamorphism and melting, and have moved episodically since then.
    • No such difference in the pressure or temperature of metamorphism in the country rock is detectable.

Definition of metamorphism in US English:

metamorphism

nounˌmɛdəˈmɔrfɪzəmˌmedəˈmôrfizəm
Geology
  • Alteration of the composition or structure of a rock by heat, pressure, or other natural agency.

    〔地质〕(岩石)变质作用

    all the rocks were subjected to several phases of metamorphism and deformation
    Example sentencesExamples
    • However, this age could equally relate to post obduction metamorphism.
    • 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.
    • Both thrust and normal faults initiated synchronously with Miocene prograde metamorphism and melting, and have moved episodically since then.
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