Concretion: meaning, definitions and examples
🪨
concretion
[ kənˈkriːʃən ]
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.
- ...
- 30190 tinting
- 30191 foretelling
- 30192 clumped
- 30193 concretion
- 30194 bugbear
- 30195 preform
- 30196 communicant
- ...