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Earth and Space Sciences · Glossary

What is Anatexis?

Definition 12.1 University Earth and Space Sciences — Year 2 · Chapter 12 — Crustal Melting: Migmatites and Granites

Anatexis is the melting of a rock, whatever the degree of melting; in practice the word is used for the partial melting of the continental crust.

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