Concretion

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Examples

“Of the three beds, the central one is the most compact, and more like⟳ ordinary sandstone: it includes numerous flattened spherical concretions.”

“"My new statue!" said Kenyon. . . . "It is the concretion of a good deal⟳ of thought, emotion, and toil of brain and hand."”

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