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concretion
CIDE DICTIONARY
concretion, n. [L. concretio.].
- The process of concreting; the process of uniting or of becoming united, as particles of matter into a mass; solidification. [1913 Webster]
- A mass or nodule of solid matter formed by growing together, by congelation, condensation, coagulation, induration, etc.; a clot; a lump; a calculus. [1913 Webster]"Accidental ossifications or deposits of phosphates of lime in certain organs . . . are called osseous concretions." [1913 Webster]
- A rounded mass or nodule produced by an aggregation of the material around a center; as, the calcareous concretions common in beds of clay. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
concretion, n.
1 a a hard solid concreted mass. b the forming of this by coalescence.
2 Med. a stony mass formed within the body.
3 Geol. a small round mass of rock particles embedded in limestone or clay.
1 a a hard solid concreted mass. b the forming of this by coalescence.
2 Med. a stony mass formed within the body.
3 Geol. a small round mass of rock particles embedded in limestone or clay.
Derivative
concretionary adj.
Etymology
F f. L concretio (as concrete)
ROGET THESAURUS
concretion
Density
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