- pyrometamorphism
- py·ro·metamorphism
English syllables. 2014.
pyrometamorphism
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pyrometamorphism — “+ noun Etymology: pyr + metamorphism : change produced in rocks by the action of heat but without the action of pressure or mineralizers compare dynamometamorphism … Useful english dictionary
pyrometamorphic — “+ adjective Etymology: pyrometamorphism + ic : of, relating to, or produced by pyrometamorphism pyrometamorphic changes in sedimentary rock … Useful english dictionary
rock — rock1 rockless, adj. rocklike, adj. /rok/, n. 1. a large mass of stone forming a hill, cliff, promontory, or the like. 2. Geol. a. mineral matter of variable composition, consolidated or unconsolidated, assembled in masses or considerable… … Universalium
Rock — /rok/, n. a male given name. * * * I In geology, a naturally occurring and coherent aggregate of minerals. The three major classes of rock igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic are based on the processes that formed them. These three classes are… … Universalium
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
pyr- — combining form or pyro Etymology: Middle English pyro , from Middle French pyr , pyro , from Late Latin, from Greek, from pyr more at fire 1. a. : fire … Useful english dictionary
