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Amorphism :: Amorphism (n.) A state of being amorphous; esp. a state of being without crystallization even in the minutest particles, as in glass, opal, etc..

Metamorphism :: Metamorphism (n.) The state or quality of being metamorphic; the process by which the material of rock masses has been more or less recrystallized by heat, pressure, etc., as in the change of sedimentary limestone to marble..

Marmorosis :: Marmorosis (n.) The metamorphism of limestone, that is, its conversion into marble..

Anamorphism :: Anamorphism (n.) A gradual progression from one type to another, generally ascending..

Paramorphism :: Paramorphism (n.) The change of one mineral species to another, so as to involve a change in physical characters without alteration of chemical composition..

Metasomatism :: Metasomatism (n.) An alteration in a mineral or rock mass when involving a chemical change of the substance, as of chrysolite to serpentine; -- opposed to ordinary metamorphism, as implying simply a recrystallization..

Uralite :: Uralite (n.) Amphibole resulting from the alternation of pyroxene by paramorphism. It is not uncommon in massive eruptive rocks.

Retrogression :: Retrogression (n.) Backward development; a passing from a higher to a lower state of organization or structure, as when an animal, approaching maturity, becomes less highly organized than would be expected from its earlier stages or known relationship. Called also retrograde development, and regressive metamorphism..

Anamorphosis :: Anamorphosis (n.) Same as Anamorphism, 2..

Uralitization :: Uralitization (n.) The change of pyroxene to amphibole by paramorphism.

Paramorphous :: Paramorphous (a.) Relating to paramorphism; exhibiting paramorphism.

Anamorphism :: Anamorphism (n.) A distorted image.

Katabolism :: Katabolism (n.) Destructive or downward metabolism; regressive metamorphism; -- opposed to anabolism. See Disassimilation.

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