metasomatism English

Meaning metasomatism meaning

What does metasomatism mean?

metasomatism noun

— (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.

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metasomatism English » English

transformation

replacement

metamorphosis

evolution