protocataclasite

noun

A type of cataclasite in which the matrix takes up less than 50% of the total volume.

Scrabble 22

Meanings

nounprotocataclasite (plural protocataclasites)

plural protocataclasites

  1. A type of cataclasite in which the matrix takes up less than 50% of the total volume.
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