katamorphism
[ kat-uh-mawr-fiz-uh m ]
/ ˌkæt əˈmɔr fɪz əm /
noun Geology.
metamorphism at or near the earth's surface: breaks down complex minerals into simpler ones.
Compare
anamorphism.
OTHER WORDS FROM katamorphism
kat·a·mor·phic, adjectiveWords nearby katamorphism
Example sentences from the Web for katamorphism
Katamorphism is primarily responsible for most of the deposits of silica which are commercially used.
The Economic Aspect of Geology |C. K. LeithKatamorphism or weathering, in place, has played an important part in enriching them.
The Economic Aspect of Geology |C. K. LeithThe zone in which katamorphism is most active, usually near the surface, is called the zone of katamorphism.
The Economic Aspect of Geology |C. K. Leith