metasomatizes

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A form of metasomatize — To change the bulk chemical composition of a rock is by the introduction of components from an external source, especially by a hydrothermal fluid.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of metasomatize
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APA

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

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

Chicago

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