Mechanical metamorphism refers to the process where rocks are changed mainly by pressure without much heat. The intense pressure squeezes and rearranges the minerals in the rock, making them more compact and sometimes forming new structures, but without significant chemical change.
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Briefly define Mechanical Metamorphism.
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