word
metamorphic
met-ah-MOR-fik
ˌmɛtəˈmɔːrfɪkListen
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Syllable breakdown
metamorphic
Dictionary meaning
Relating to rock that has been transformed by heat and pressure deep in the Earth's crust.
Examples
- Marble is a metamorphic rock formed from limestone under intense heat and pressure.
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