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Definition of metamorphic
1 : of or relating to metamorphosis
2 of a rock : of, relating to, or produced by metamorphism
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A part of DeKalb County’s necklace of metamorphic mountains, including Stone Mountain and Panola Mountain, Arabia is near Lithonia and adjacent to the Monastery of the Holy Spirit.
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To create these designs, artists first paint on a liquid lip color base coat, then meticulously add swirls and cracks in different hues to mimic the metamorphic rock.
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Their plan was to have swarms of mini robots use 3D printing technology to stamp out multifunctional, metamorphic and programmable materials.
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First Known Use of metamorphic
1816
METAMORPHIC Defined for Kids
metamorphic
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adjective
meta·mor·phic
\ˌme-tə-ˈmȯr-fik\
Definition of metamorphic for Students
: formed by the action of pressure, heat, and water that results in a more compact form a metamorphic rock
Medical Dictionary
metamorphic
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adjective
meta·mor·phic
\ˌmet-ə-ˈmȯr-fik\
Medical Definition of metamorphic
: of or relating to metamorphosis
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