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thermometamorphism

noun
ther·​mo·​metamorphism | \ "+\

Definition of thermometamorphism

: metamorphism in rocks due to heat but not the result of dynamic action or volcanic emanations

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History and Etymology for thermometamorphism

therm- + metamorphism

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