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- Dictionaryconcretion/kənˈkriːʃ(ə)n/
noun
- 1. a hard solid mass formed by the local accumulation of matter, especially within the body or within a mass of sediment: "nodular concretions of siderite growing within the sediments"
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A concretion is a hard mass formed in a living body or in rock, often from mineral salts. Learn more about the word history, examples, synonyms, and related terms of 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.
noun. the act or process of concreting or becoming substantial; coalescence; solidification. the state of being concreted. a solid mass formed by or as if by coalescence or cohesion: a concretion of melted candies. anything that is made real, tangible, or particular.
A concretion is a solid or solidified mass, or something made real, tangible, or specific. Learn the different meanings, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of the word concretion from Collins English Dictionary.
Examples of how to use “concretion” in a sentence from Cambridge Dictionary.
A concretion is a solid mass formed by coalescence, cohesion, or precipitation of particles. It can occur in geology, medicine, or other fields. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples of concretion.
Definitions of concretion. noun. the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts. synonyms: coalescence, coalescency, coalition, conglutination. see more. noun. the formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys) see more. noun.
