autoclastic (Meaning)
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autoclastic (a.)
Broken in place; -- said of rocks having a broken or brecciated structure due to crushing, in contrast to those of brecciated materials brought from a distance.
Synonyms & Antonyms of autoclastic
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autoclastic Sentence Examples
- Autoclastic processes involve the physical decomposition of rocks without the influence of external agents.
- Autoclastic breccias are composed of angular fragments resulting from autoclastic processes.
- Autoclastic brecciation is a common feature in volcanic rocks.
- The autoclastic fragmentation of magma is a key process in the formation of volcanic bombs.
- Autoclastic breccias can also form as a result of tectonic activity.
- The autoclastic weathering of rocks can produce angular fragments and fine-grained debris.
- Autoclastic millstones are made from rock fragments that have undergone autoclastic fragmentation.
- The autoclastic recharge of a magma chamber can trigger volcanic eruptions.
- Autoclastic processes are responsible for the formation of many sedimentary deposits.
- The autoclastic breakdown of rocks can contribute to soil formation.
FAQs About the word autoclastic
Broken in place; -- said of rocks having a broken or brecciated structure due to crushing, in contrast to those of brecciated materials brought from a distance.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Autoclastic processes involve the physical decomposition of rocks without the influence of external agents.
Autoclastic breccias are composed of angular fragments resulting from autoclastic processes.
Autoclastic brecciation is a common feature in volcanic rocks.
The autoclastic fragmentation of magma is a key process in the formation of volcanic bombs.
