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.

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