NOUN
- metamorphism that occurs deep under the earth's surface; changes simple minerals into complex minerals
- the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes
- a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner
How To Use anamorphism In A Sentence
- The phase of metamorphism dealing with the constructive changes in rocks, due to cementation, dynamic movements, and igneous influences, is called _anamorphism_. The Economic Aspect of Geology
- In the latter case anamorphism is necessary to recrystallize the carbon into the form of graphite. The Economic Aspect of Geology
- In other words, anamorphism tends toward the reproduction of igneous rocks, though it seldom fully accomplishes this result. The Economic Aspect of Geology
- Slate is a more dense and crystalline rock, produced usually by the anamorphism of clay or shale under pressure, and characterized by a fine cleavage which is usually inclined to the sedimentary bedding. The Economic Aspect of Geology
- Several of your remarks have interested me: I am, however, surprised at what you say versus "anamorphism" (33/4. More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 1
- Anamorphism is usually considered a form of Illusion or Trompe loeil, but is really the logical mathematical continuation of Perspective.
- In Brazil, the ores have undergone close folding and anamorphism. The Economic Aspect of Geology
- Huxley seems to use the term anamorphism in a sense differing from that of some writers. More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 1
- The deeper zone in which anamorphism is preponderant is called the _zone of anamorphism_. The Economic Aspect of Geology
- In the latter case anamorphism is necessary to recrystallize the carbon into the form of graphite. The Economic Aspect of Geology
