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an•a•mor•phism
(an′ə môr′fiz əm),USA pronunciation n. [Geol.]
- Geologymetamorphism, usually occurring deep under the earth's surface, that changes simple minerals to complex minerals. Cf. katamorphism.
- ana- + -morphism 1830–40
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