concretionkɒnˈkri ʃən, kɒŋ-
concretion
English Definitions:
concretion (noun)
the formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys)
calculus, concretion (noun)
a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body
"renal calculi can be very painful"
compaction, compression, concretion, densification (noun)
an increase in the density of something
coalescence, coalescency, coalition, concretion, conglutination (noun)
the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts
concretion (Noun)
The process of aggregating or coalescing into a mass.
concretion (Noun)
A solid, hard mass formed by a process of aggregation or coalescence.
concretion (Noun)
A rounded mass of a mineral, sometimes found in sedimentary rock or on the ocean floor.
concretion (Noun)
The action of making something concrete or the result of such an action.
Concretion
A concretion is a hard, compact mass of sedimentary rock formed by the precipitation of mineral cement within the spaces between the sediment grains. Concretions are often ovoid or spherical in shape, although irregular shapes also occur. The word 'concretion' is derived from the Latin con meaning 'together' and crescere meaning 'to grow'. Concretions form within layers of sedimentary strata that have already been deposited. They usually form early in the burial history of the sediment, before the rest of the sediment is hardened into rock. This concretionary cement often makes the concretion harder and more resistant to weathering than the host stratum. There is an important distinction to draw between concretions and nodules. Concretions are formed from mineral precipitation around some kind of nucleus while a nodule is a replacement body. Descriptions dating from the 18th century attest to the fact that concretions have long been regarded as geological curiosities. Because of the variety of unusual shapes, sizes and compositions, concretions have been interpreted to be dinosaur eggs, animal and plant fossils, extraterrestrial debris or human artifacts.
Concretion
A concretion is a hard, compact mass formed by the precipitation of mineral cement within the spaces between particles, and is found in sedimentary rock or soil. Concretions are often ovoid or spherical in shape, although irregular shapes also occur. The word 'concretion' is derived from the Latin concretio "(act of) compacting, condensing, congealing, uniting", itself from con meaning 'together' and crescere meaning "to grow". Concretions form within layers of sedimentary strata that have already been deposited. They usually form early in the burial history of the sediment, before the rest of the sediment is hardened into rock. This concretionary cement often makes the concretion harder and more resistant to weathering than the host stratum. There is an important distinction to draw between concretions and nodules. Concretions are formed from mineral precipitation around some kind of nucleus while a nodule is a replacement body. Descriptions dating from the 18th century attest to the fact that concretions have long been regarded as geological curiosities. Because of the variety of unusual shapes, sizes and compositions, concretions have been interpreted to be dinosaur eggs, animal and plant fossils (called pseudofossils), extraterrestrial debris or human artifacts.
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