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

plural of metamorphism

Characterised by or exhibiting a change in form or character.

(mineralogy) A rock that has been changed from its original form by subjection to heat and/or pressure.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of metamorphize

simple past tense and past participle of metamorphize

present participle of metamorphize

Process or action of metamorphizing.

(transitive, intransitive) To transform or change; metamorphose.

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