Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

concretion

Noun

/kənˈkriːʃən/

Definition

A hard, compact mass formed by the accumulation of mineral matter or organic material in a cohesive unit.

Examples

A concretion of calcium carbonate was found in the sedimentary rock.
The fossils were discovered embedded within a large concretion of clay.
Geologists often study concretions to understand the history of sediment formation.

Meaning

Concretion refers to a solid mass formed from the gradual accumulation of minerals or organic substances through processes like precipitation or sedimentation.