Definitions for metamorphism
ˌmɛt əˈmɔr fɪz əmmeta·mor·phism

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1. metamorphismnoun

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

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1. metamorphismnoun

   The process by which rocks are changed into other forms by the application of heat and/or pressure.

2. metamorphismnoun

   The process by which insects development through life stages -- as, for example, those of embryo, larva, pupa and imago. The life cycle of the butterfly is one of complete metamorphosis, in which the embryo grows within the egg, hatches into the larval stage caterpillar, enters the pupal stage within its chrysalis, and finally emerges as an adult butterfly imago.

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1. metamorphism

   Metamorphism refers to the process by which the structure or composition of rocks is transformed by heat, pressure, or other natural agencies, such as the intrusion of fluids, resulting in a more compact or more highly crystalline condition. This geological phenomenon typically occurs beneath the Earth's surface under intense heat and pressure conditions.

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1. Metamorphismnoun

   the state or quality of being metamorphic; the process by which the material of rock masses has been more or less recrystallized by heat, pressure, etc., as in the change of sedimentary limestone to marble

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1. Metamorphism

   Metamorphism is the change of minerals or geologic texture in pre-existing rocks, without the protolith melting into liquid magma. The change occurs primarily due to heat, pressure, and the introduction of chemically active fluids. The chemical components and crystal structures of the minerals making up the rock may change even though the rock remains a solid. Changes at or just beneath Earth's surface due to weathering and/or diagenesis are not classified as metamorphism. Metamorphism typically occurs between diagenesis 200°C, and melting 850°C. Three types of metamorphism exist: contact, dynamic and regional. Metamorphism produced with increasing pressure and temperature conditions is known as prograde metamorphism. Conversely, decreasing temperatures and pressure characterize retrograde metamorphism.

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   The numerical value of metamorphism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metamorphism
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=metamorphism