paramorphism

English

Etymology

From para- +‎ -morphism.

Noun

paramorphism (countable and uncountable, plural paramorphisms)

(geology) A change in the physical structure of a mineral without any chemical change.

Related terms

paramorphic

Translations

a change in the physical structure of a mineral without any chemical change

French: paramorphose (fr) f
Irish: paramorfacht f
Italian: paramorfosi f

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