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plutonism [′plüt·ən‚iz·əm] (geology) Pertaining to the processes associated with pluton formation. The theory that the earth formed by solidification of a molten mass. (medicine) A disease caused by exposure to plutonium, manifested in experimental animals by graying of the hair, liver degeneration, and tumor formation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Association Type Deposition/ Source Transportation Mafic and Chromium, copper-nickel A K ultramafic layered complexes plutonism Nickel komatiites A K Chromium and PGE ophiolites A K Hydrothermal magmatic ? Plutonism is widespread in this segment of the basin, and it varies from stocks to batholiths; compositions range from diorite to high-silica granite. 2002, Evolution of the southern Abitibi greenstone belt based on U-Pb geochronology: autochthonous volcanic construction followed by plutonism, regional deformation, and sedimentation: Precambrian Research, v. |
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