Retrograde Metamorphism

Mineral changes within a rock that are caused by adjustments to conditions of reduced temperature and pressure.

Related terms:

• retrograde reservoir
• low-rank metamorphism
• Metamorphism
• prograde metamorphism
• retrograde wave
• Regional Metamorphism
• static metamorphism
• Contact Metamorphism
• Hydrothermal Metamorphism
• dynamic metamorphism