metamorphic

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met·a·mor·phic /ˌmetəˈmɔːfɪk $ -ˈmɔːr-/ adjective technical metamorphic rock is formed by the continuous effects of pressure, heat, or water 〔岩石〕变质的 This metamorphic rock has been compressed for millions of years. 这种变质岩已经过数百万年的压缩。

met·a·mor·phic adjectiveChineseSyllable

metamorphic
met‧a‧mor‧phic /ˌmetəˈmɔːfɪk $ -ˈmɔːr-/

adjective technical
metamorphic rock is formed by the continuous effects of pressure, heat, or water:

This metamorphic rock has been compressed for millions of years.

meta·morph·ic

BrE

/ˌmetəˈmɔːfɪk/

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NAmE

/ˌmetəˈmɔːrfɪk/

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adjective

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geology 地质学

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(of rocks 岩石) formed by the action of heat or pressure 变质的