Metasomatism
Definition of Metasomatism
Met`a`so´ma`tism
n.
1.
(Geol.)
An
alteration
in
a
mineral
or
rock
mass
when
involving
a
chemical
change
of
the
substance
,
as
of
chrysolite
to
serpentine
; -
opposed
to
ordinary
metamorphism
,
as
implying
simply
a
recrystallization
.
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Metaphysical
Metaphysically
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Metaphysics
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Metaplasm
Metaplast
Metapode
Metapodial
Metapodiale
Metapodium
Metapophysis
Metapterygium
Metasilicate
Metasilicic
Metasilicic acid
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Metastannic
Metastasis
metastasize
Metastatic
Metasternal
Metasternum
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Metatarsal
Metatarse
Metatarsus
metate
Metatheria
metatherian
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Metathoracic
Metathorax
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