METASOMATISM


Meaning of METASOMATISM in English

ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈsōməˌtizəm noun

( -s )

Etymology: meta- + Greek sōmat-, sōma body + English -ism — more at -some (body)

: metamorphism that usually involves important changes in the chemical composition as well as in the mineral composition and texture of rock

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