metamorphic
adjective/ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfɪk/
Frequency rank: #17,599 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or caused by transformation, especially of rock through heat and pressure.
Example sentence
Marble is metamorphic rock formed when limestone is exposed to intense heat and pressure.
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