metamorphism

名词 metamorphism:

1. change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat of introduction of new chemical substances

met.a.mor.phism

n.Geology （名词）【地质学】
The process by which rocks are altered in composition, texture, or internal structure by extreme heat, pressure, and the introduction of new chemical substances.
变质作用：由极度的热力、压力和新化学物质的介入而引起的岩石构成成分的变化过程

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