marmarosis

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noun

The metamorphosis of limestone into marble.

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marmorization
OriginAncient Greek μάρμαρος →
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Meanings

noun
  1. geographyThe metamorphosis of limestone into marble.

    Synonyms: marmorization

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe metamorphosis of limestone into marble.

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marmorization
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marmorizationmarmorosis

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekμάρμαρος
  2. Englishmarmarosis

From Ancient Greek μάρμαρος (mármaros) + -osis.

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APA

marmarosis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/marmarosis

MLA

“marmarosis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/marmarosis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “marmarosis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/marmarosis.

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