the process by which the material of rock masses has been more or less recrystallized by heat, pressure, etc., as in the change of sedimentary limestone to marble.
(the material of rock masses; has been; more or less recrystallized by heat, pressure, etc.; L:the process) (the material of rock masses; more recrystallized; by heat, pressure, etc.)
the material of rock masses the material of rock masses
has been more recrystallized
more or less recrystallized by heat, pressure, etc. L:the process
by heat, pressure, etc.