anamorphism
[ an-uh-mawr-fiz-uh m ]
/ ˌæn əˈmɔr fɪz əm /
noun Geology.
metamorphism, usually occurring deep under the earth's surface, that changes simple minerals to complex minerals.
Compare
katamorphism.
Words nearby anamorphism
anamnestic,
anamnestic reaction,
anamniote,
anamorphic,
anamorphic lens,
anamorphism,
anamorphoscope,
anamorphosis,
ananas,
anancy,
ananda
Example sentences from the Web for anamorphism
In Brazil, the ores have undergone close folding and anamorphism.
The Economic Aspect of Geology |C. K. LeithThe deeper zone in which anamorphism is preponderant is called the zone of anamorphism.
The Economic Aspect of Geology |C. K. LeithIn other words, anamorphism tends toward the reproduction of igneous rocks, though it seldom fully accomplishes this result.
The Economic Aspect of Geology |C. K. Leith
British Dictionary definitions for anamorphism
anamorphism
/ (ˌænəˈmɔːˌfɪzəm) /
noun
intense metamorphism of a rock in which high-density complex minerals are formed from simpler minerals of lower density