Metasomatism
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Metasomatism is a noun meaning (geology) The process by which the bulk chemical composition of a rock is changed by the introduction of components from an external source, especially by a hydrothermal fluid.
Meaning
(geology) The process by which the bulk chemical composition of a rock is changed by the introduction of components from an external source, especially by a hydrothermal fluid.
Word Forms
- metasomatisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ultrametamorphism, mobilization, propylitization, metalation, exsolution, differentiation.
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