breccia
n.
rock formed from fragments of older rocks
Breccia
Breccia (
IPA: , ) is a rock composed of angular fragments of rocks or minerals in a
matrix, that is a
cementing material, that may be similar or different in composition to the fragments. A breccia may have a variety of different origins, as indicated by the named types including sedimentary breccia, tectonic breccia, igneous breccia, impact breccia and hydrothermal breccia.
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breccia
Noun
1. a rudaceous rock consisting of sharp fragments embedded in clay or sand
(hypernym) rudaceous rock
(derivation) brecciate
breccia (f)
n.
breach, gap, rubbish, rubble
Breccia
(n.)
A rock composed of angular fragments either of the same mineral or of different minerals, etc., united by a cement, and commonly presenting a variety of colors.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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