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concretion

 

[ kənˈkriːʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geological term

Concretion refers to a solid mass formed by the accumulation of mineral matter around a nucleus. It typically occurs in sedimentary environments and can vary in size and shape. These structures often present unique geological features and provide valuable information about the conditions under which they formed. Concretions can also be composed of different materials depending on the local geology, such as calcite, silica, or iron oxide. They are often mistaken for fossils due to their unusual shapes.

Synonyms

aggregation, clump, composition

Examples of usage

  • The geologist found several concretions in the sedimentary rock.
  • These concretions are formed from the cementation of minerals.
  • Some concretions can be mistaken for dinosaur eggs.
  • The riverbed was littered with interesting stone concretions.

Translations

Translations of the word "concretion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 concretização

🇮🇳 ठोसता

🇩🇪 Verdichtung

🇮🇩 kekonkretan

🇺🇦 конкретизація

🇵🇱 konkretność

🇯🇵 具体化

🇫🇷 concrétisation

🇪🇸 concreción

🇹🇷 somutlaşma

🇰🇷 구체화

🇸🇦 تجسيد

🇨🇿 konkrétnost

🇸🇰 konkrétnosť

🇨🇳 具体化

🇸🇮 konkretizacija

🇮🇸 skírskur

🇰🇿 конкретизация

🇬🇪 კონკრეტიზაცია

🇦🇿 konkretləşmə

🇲🇽 concreción

Etymology

The word 'concretion' comes from the Latin term 'concretio', meaning 'a growing together' or 'to grow together'. It is derived from the Latin verb 'concreare', which means 'to form or create together'. Historically, this term has been used in various scientific contexts, particularly in geology, to describe natural formations resulting from the accumulation of minerals. The use of 'concretion' in the English language can be traced back to the 17th century, when it started to gain popularity among scientists and scholars in describing geological formations. The term has since evolved to encompass both geological and biological contexts, reflecting the process of solidifying or coming together.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,193 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.