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endomorphism

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en·do·mor·phism  (nd-môrfzm)
n.
1. A change within an intrusive igneous rock caused by the assimilation of portions of the surrounding rock.
2. A homomorphism that maps a mathematical system into itself.
endomorphism [ˌɛndəʊˈmɔːˌfɪzəm]
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) Geology changes in a cooling body of igneous rock brought about by assimilation of fragments of, or chemical reaction with, the surrounding country rock


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