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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBrekzie
/ˈbrɛk.zi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of rock consisting of angular fragments cemented together.
"The geologist collected samples of brekzie to analyze its composition." - 2
A geological formation characterized by a mixture of broken rock pieces.
"The cliffs were made of brekzie, showcasing the area's tumultuous geological history."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'brekzie' originates from the German word 'Breccia', which refers to a type of rock composed of broken fragments cemented together. The word has roots in the Italian 'breccia', meaning 'rubble', which itself derives from the Latin 'brēccia'. Over time, the term has evolved in geological contexts to describe specific sedimentary formations.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Brekzie" is said worldwide
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Brekzie
Transliteration: brekzi
"La géologue a étudié la brekzie pour comprendre la formation des roches."
Breccie
Transliteration: bretsie
"Der Geologe sammelte Proben von Breccie zur Analyse."
Breccia
Transliteration: breccia
"Il geologo ha trovato breccia nelle formazioni rocciose."
Brecha
Transliteration: brecha
"El geólogo estudió la brecha para entender su composición."
Brecha
Transliteration: brecha
"O geólogo analisou a brecha para compreender sua formação."
ब्रेक्ज़ी
Transliteration: brekzi
"भूविज्ञानी ने ब्रेक्ज़ी का अध्ययन किया।"
角砾岩
Transliteration: jiǎo lì yán
"地质学家研究了角砾岩的成分。"
브렉지
Transliteration: beurekji
"지질학자는 브렉지를 연구했다."
ブレッチア
Transliteration: burettia
"地質学者はブレッチアを研究しました。"
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