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   concretion

   /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"
   • ▪ the process by which matter forms into a concretion.

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin concretio(n-), from concrescere ‘grow together’.

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   • 1. concretionary adjective

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   What is the meaning of concretion?

   • : a hard usually inorganic mass formed in a living body : a lump or egg-shaped mass of mineral matter found in rock of different composition : a hard usually inorganic mass (as a tophus) formed especially from mineral salts in a living body Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for concretion Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about concretion

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   What does concrete mean?

   • 1. the act or process of concreting or becoming substantial; coalescence; solidification. 2. the state of being concreted. 3. a solid mass formed by or as if by coalescence or cohesion: a concretion of melted candies. 4. anything that is made real, tangible, or particular. 5. a solid or calcified mass in the body formed by a disease process.

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   What does a concretion look like?

   • 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.

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   How do concretions form?

   • Concretions form within layers of sedimentary strata that have already been deposited. They usually form early in the burial history of the sediment, before the rest of the sediment is hardened into rock. This concretionary cement often makes the concretion harder and more resistant to weathering than the host stratum.

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   What is a spherical concretion?

   • Concretions are often ovoid or spherical in shape, although irregular shapes also occur. The word 'concretion' is derived from the Latin concretio " (act of) compacting, condensing, congealing, uniting", itself from con meaning "together" and crescere meaning "to grow".

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   What does concrescence mean?

   • borrowed from Latin concrētiōn-, concrētiō "formation into something solid," from concrē-, stem of concrēscere "to coalesce, condense, solidify, harden" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at concrescence 1541, in the meaning defined at sense 1 “Concretion.”

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   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. [1] Concretions are often ovoid or spherical in shape, although irregular shapes also occur.

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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.

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   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.

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   A concretion is a solid mass formed by or as if by coalescence or cohesion, or anything that is made real, tangible, or specific. Learn more about the origin, usage and examples of this word from Dictionary.com.

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   A concretion is a solid or solidified mass, or the act or process of becoming substantial. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of concretion in different contexts.

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   Concretion is a solid mass of inorganic material formed in a cavity or tissue of the body, such as a calculus. Learn the medical terms, synonyms, and usage of concretion from various sources and dictionaries.

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   Jun 8, 2018 · A concretion is a hard solid mass formed by the local accumulation of matter, especially within a sediment or an organ. Learn about different types of concretions, their formation, and their applications in geology, ecology, and medicine.