(geology) The process by which the bulk chemical composition of a rock is changed by the introduction of components from an external source, especially by a hydrothermal fluid.

plural of metasomatism

Modified by metasomatism

simple past tense and past participle of metasomatize

(geology) Of or pertaining to metasomatism. / (entomology) Of or pertaining to the metasoma.

By means of metasomatism.

(geology, transitive) To change the bulk chemical composition of a rock is by the introduction of components from an external source, especially by a hydrothermal fluid.

present participle of metasomatize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of metasomatize