"contact metamorphism" meaning in English

See contact metamorphism in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: contact metamorphisms [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} contact metamorphism (usually uncountable, plural contact metamorphisms)
  1. (geology) Change to rock in physical contact with molten lava Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Geology
    Sense id: en-contact_metamorphism-en-noun-jMOh0sqH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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