A geological process or alteration in which rock is transformed, particularly involving changes in mineral composition or texture due to underground conditions.
From 'berginize' (possibly from a geological term or location name) plus the suffix '-ation' (indicating a process or condition). The root is unclear but follows standard geological terminology patterns.
Geological terms like this one remind us that beneath our feet, rocks are constantly being transformed by heat, pressure, and chemical reactions—it's like alchemy, but it takes millions of years.
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