anamorphism

/an-uh-mawr-fiz-uhm/US // ˌæn əˈmɔr fɪz əm //UK // (ˌænəˈmɔːˌfɪzəm) //

变形作用,变质作用,变态作用,不变质作用

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
Geology.
- : metamorphism, usually occurring deep under the earth's surface, that changes simple minerals to complex minerals.

Huxley seems to use the term anamorphism in a sense differing from that of some writers.
In other words, anamorphism tends toward the reproduction of igneous rocks, though it seldom fully accomplishes this result.
A given rock may be undergoing katamorphism while rocks on either side at the same depth are suffering anamorphism.
In the latter case anamorphism is necessary to recrystallize the carbon into the form of graphite.
The deeper zone in which anamorphism is preponderant is called the zone of anamorphism.