Metamorphism

Metamorphism

The change or alteration in a rock caused by exterior agencies, such as deep-seated heat and pressure, or intrusion of rock materials.

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metamorphism

Mining; General

A pronounced change in the constitution of rock effected by pressure, heat, and water that results in a more compact and more highly crystalline condition.

metamorphic

Astronomy; Planetary science

Rocks that have recrystallized in a solid state as a result of changes in temperature, pressure, and chemical environment.

metamorphism

Geography; Physical geography

Process that creates metamorphic rocks.

metamorphic

Oil & gas; Drilling

One of three main classes of rock (igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary). Metamorphic rocks form from the alteration of preexisting rocks by changes in ambient temperature, ...

metamorphic

Oil & gas; Oilfield

One of three main classes of rock (igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary). Metamorphic rocks form from the alteration of preexisting rocks by changes in ambient temperature, ...

metamorphic

Earth science; Geology

Any rock derived from pre-existing rocks by mineralogic, chemical and/or structural changes, essentially in the solid state, in response to marked changes in tempeature, pressure, ...

bed

Building materials; Stone

1. In granites or marbles, a layer or sheet of the rock mass that is horizontal, commonly curved and lenticular, as developed by fractures. Sometimes applied also to the surface ...

splay

Building materials; Stone

A beveled or slanted surface.

wall tie

Building materials; Stone

A bonder or metal piece which connects wythes of masonry to each other or to other materials.

oolitic limestone

Building materials; Stone

A calcite-cemented calcareous stone formed of shells and shell fragments, practically non-crystalline in character. It is found in massive deposits located almost entirely in ...

aedicule

Building materials; Stone

A canopied niche framed by colonettes, resembling a temple and intended as a shrine or votive offering; a doorway or window flanked by a pair of columns and topped by a pediment.

boss

Building materials; Stone

A carved stone positioned at the apex of a ribbed vault.

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