regional metamorphism

noun

Widespread change in rock due to high pressure and temperature throughout an area

Meanings

nounregional metamorphism (usually uncountable, plural regional metamorphisms)

plural regional metamorphisms

  1. uncountableusuallygeographyWidespread change in rock due to high pressure and temperature throughout an area
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