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anatexis
Melting of preexisting rock. This term is commonly modified by terms such as intergranular, partial, differential, selective, or complete. Adj. anatectic. Compare: palingenesis; syntexis; anamigmatization.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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