ultrametamorphism

English

Etymology

From ultra- +‎ metamorphism.

Noun

ultrametamorphism (uncountable)

1. The process of metamorphism at extreme temperatures and pressures where rocks are partially heated to magma, to which the affected rocks then become metamorphic after fusing.

Related terms

• ultrametamorphic
• ultrametamorphosis

Translations

Translations

• Italian: ultrametamorfismo (it) m