brecciation

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noun

The formation of breccia, such as by external shock.

“the brecciation of the strata”

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Meanings

nounbrecciation (plural brecciations)

plural brecciations

  1. geographyThe formation of breccia, such as by external shock.

    the brecciation of the strata

Origin

From brecciate + -ion.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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APA

brecciation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/brecciation

MLA

“brecciation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/brecciation. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “brecciation,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/brecciation.

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