Metasomatize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Metasomatize is a verb meaning (geology, transitive) To change the bulk chemical composition of a rock is by the introduction of components from an external source, especially by a hydrothermal fluid.
Meaning
(geology, transitive) To change the bulk chemical composition of a rock is by the introduction of components from an external source, especially by a hydrothermal fluid.
Example Sentences
In some way, not clearly understood, hydrothermal action metasomatizes the original andesite without destroying original textures or changing volumes.
Word Forms
- metasomatizes
- metasomatizing
- metasomatized
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include metamorphize, metamerize, methanize, metamorphose, metathetize, metathesize.
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