Meanings
nounkatamorphism (uncountable)
- uncountablegeographyAny form of metamorphism that occurs near the Earth's surface
Synonyms & antonyms
nounmetamorphism that occurs at or near the earth's surface; breaks down complex minerals into simpler ones
Opposite
Broader
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APA
katamorphism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/katamorphism
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“katamorphism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/katamorphism. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “katamorphism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/katamorphism.
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