prograde metamorphism
prograde metamorphism (progressive metamorphism) The recrystallization of a rock in response to an increase in the intensity of metamorphism as this is reflected by an increase of pressure, temperature, and/or P(H2O). Compare RETROGRADE METAMORPHISM.
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