met|a|mor|phic

met|a|mor|phic
met|a|mor|phic «MEHT uh MR fihk», adjective.
1. characterized by change of form; having to do with change of form; exhibiting metamorphosis.
2. Geology. changed in structure by heat, moisture, and pressure; formed by metamorphism. Slate is metamorphic rock formed from shale, a sedimentary rock. »

Metamorphic rocks are classified by their texture and composition. Most metamorphic rocks are very old (Ernest E. Wahlstrom).


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