metasomatism

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Synonyms: metasomatic, metasomatize

Antonyms: metasomatic, metasomatize

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|geology}} The process by which the bulk [[chemical]] [[composition]] of a [[rock]] is changed by the [[introduction]] of [[component]]s from an [[external]] source, especially by a [[hydrothermal]] [[fluid]].

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