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Marmorosis

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Marˊmo-ro′sis

(märˊmō̍-rō′sĭs)

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Noun.

[NL.]

(Geol.)

The metamorphism of limestone, that is, its conversion into marble.

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Definition 2024

marmorosis

marmorosis

English

Noun

marmorosis

(geology) The metamorphosis of limestone into marble.

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