katamorphism

kat·a·mor·phism

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Definitions of katamorphism word

noun katamorphism metamorphism at or near the earth's surface: breaks down complex minerals into simpler ones. 1
noun katamorphism (geology) Any form of metamorphism that occurs near the Earth's surface. 1

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05; kata- + -morphism

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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