hydrometamorphism

hydrometamorphism
\\“+\ noun
Etymology: hydr- + metamorphism
: the alteration of rock by the addition, subtraction, or exchange of material brought or carried in solution by water and without the influence of high temperature or pressure — compare dynamometamorphism

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  • hydrometamorphism — hy·dro·metamorphism …   English syllables

  • dynamometamorphism — |dīnə(ˌ)mō+ noun Etymology: dynam + metamorphism geology : metamorphism in which mechanical energy (as exerted in pressure and movement) is the principal agent contrasted with hydrometamorphism, and pyrometamorphism …   Useful english dictionary

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