concretion

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) The process of aggregating or coalescing into a mass.
2. (countable, uncountable) A solid, hard mass formed by a process of aggregation or coalescence.
3. (countable, uncountable) A rounded mass of a mineral, sometimes found in sedimentary rock or on the ocean floor.
4. (countable, uncountable) The action of making something concrete or the result of such an action.

Synonyms

calculus

coalescence

thickening

conglutination

coalition

densification

coalescency

compression

compaction

clotting

solidifying

stone

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positivism

solid

union

gelosis

lithiasis

accretion

joint-making

agglomeration

clod

clot

coagulum

concentration

concrescence

condensation

consolidation

induration

lump

petrifaction

Translations

concrezione

concreción

concreció

concrétion

Konkretion

taş

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λίθος

Verwaschung

σύμπηξη

coalescence

coagulación

συμπύκνωση

unió

συγκερασμός

incorporació

Etymology

Borrowed from French concrétion, or Latin concretio.