concretion (Meaning)
concretion (n)
the formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys)
a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body
an increase in the density of something
the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts
Synonyms & Antonyms of concretion
Synonyms:
- mixture
- fusion
- synthesis
- intermixture
- composite
- accumulation
- admixture
- union
- compound
- immingling
- conglomeration
- linking
- coupling
- amalgamation
- amalgam
Antonyms:
concretion Sentence Examples
- The fossilized concretion contained a perfectly preserved ammonite shell.
- Over time, minerals accumulated and formed a concretion around the ancient artifact.
- Geologists study concretions to understand the processes that shape sedimentary rocks.
- The concretion found on the beach was shaped like a perfect sphere.
- The concretion embedded within the rock layer provided valuable insights into the Earth's history.
- The museum displayed a collection of concretions found in various geological formations.
- A concretion of iron oxide gave the rocks along the shoreline a reddish hue.
- The diver discovered a concretion of coral and shells at the bottom of the ocean.
- Concretions can vary in size, shape, and composition depending on environmental conditions.
- The presence of concretions in the soil indicated a high concentration of minerals in the area.
FAQs About the word concretion
the formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys), a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or d
incorporation, integration, merging, mergence, intermingling, commingling, aggregation, interfusion, merger, immixture
decomposition, breakup, dissolution, split, fractionation, schism,dissolution, decomposition, division, partition
The fossilized concretion contained a perfectly preserved ammonite shell.
Over time, minerals accumulated and formed a concretion around the ancient artifact.
Geologists study concretions to understand the processes that shape sedimentary rocks.
The concretion found on the beach was shaped like a perfect sphere.
