Definitions for concretion
kɒnˈkri ʃən, kɒŋ-con·cre·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. concretionnoun

   the formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys)

2. calculus, concretionnoun

   a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body

   "renal calculi can be very painful"

3. compaction, compression, concretion, densificationnoun

   an increase in the density of something

4. coalescence, coalescency, coalition, concretion, conglutinationnoun

   the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. concretionnoun

   The process of aggregating or coalescing into a mass.

2. concretionnoun

   A solid, hard mass formed by a process of aggregation or coalescence.

3. concretionnoun

   A rounded mass of a mineral, sometimes found in sedimentary rock or on the ocean floor.

4. concretionnoun

   The action of making something concrete or the result of such an action.

5. Etymology: From concretio.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Concretionnoun

   Etymology: from concrete.

   1. The act of concreting; coalition.2. The mass formed by a coalition of separate particles.

   Some plants upon the top of the sea, are supposed to grow of some concretion of slime from the water, where the sea stirreth little. Francis Bacon, Natural History, №. 568.

   Heat, in general, doth not resolve and attenuate the juices of a human body; for too great heat will produce concretions. John Arbuthnot, on Aliments.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Concretion

   A concretion is a hard, compact mass formed by the precipitation of mineral cement within the spaces between particles, and is found in sedimentary rock or soil. Concretions are often ovoid or spherical in shape, although irregular shapes also occur. The word 'concretion' is derived from the Latin concretio "(act of) compacting, condensing, congealing, uniting", itself from con meaning 'together' and crescere meaning "to grow". Concretions form within layers of sedimentary strata that have already been deposited. They usually form early in the burial history of the sediment, before the rest of the sediment is hardened into rock. This concretionary cement often makes the concretion harder and more resistant to weathering than the host stratum. There is an important distinction to draw between concretions and nodules. Concretions are formed from mineral precipitation around some kind of nucleus while a nodule is a replacement body. Descriptions dating from the 18th century attest to the fact that concretions have long been regarded as geological curiosities. Because of the variety of unusual shapes, sizes and compositions, concretions have been interpreted to be dinosaur eggs, animal and plant fossils (called pseudofossils), extraterrestrial debris or human artifacts.

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1. concretion

   A concretion is a hard, solid mass formed by the accumulation of matter, often minerals, within a softer sedimentary rock or soil. This occurs as a result of the gradual accretion or precipitation of mineral matter (such as calcium carbonate or silica) in the spaces between particles or around a central core, making them often spherical. Concretions are notable for their variety in size, shape, and composition and can range from the size of a pea to several meters in diameter.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Concretionnoun

   the process of concreting; the process of uniting or of becoming united, as particles of matter into a mass; solidification

2. Concretionnoun

   a mass or nodule of solid matter formed by growing together, by congelation, condensation, coagulation, induration, etc.; a clot; a lump; a calculus

3. Concretionnoun

   a rounded mass or nodule produced by an aggregation of the material around a center; as, the calcareous concretions common in beds of clay

4. Etymology: [L. concretio.]

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1. Concretion

   A concretion is a hard, compact mass of sedimentary rock formed by the precipitation of mineral cement within the spaces between the sediment grains. Concretions are often ovoid or spherical in shape, although irregular shapes also occur. The word 'concretion' is derived from the Latin con meaning 'together' and crescere meaning 'to grow'. Concretions form within layers of sedimentary strata that have already been deposited. They usually form early in the burial history of the sediment, before the rest of the sediment is hardened into rock. This concretionary cement often makes the concretion harder and more resistant to weathering than the host stratum. There is an important distinction to draw between concretions and nodules. Concretions are formed from mineral precipitation around some kind of nucleus while a nodule is a replacement body. Descriptions dating from the 18th century attest to the fact that concretions have long been regarded as geological curiosities. Because of the variety of unusual shapes, sizes and compositions, concretions have been interpreted to be dinosaur eggs, animal and plant fossils, extraterrestrial debris or human artifacts.

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Concretion

   a massing together of parts or particles.

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1. • Natural Process
   • Rock
   • Union

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1. concertino

2. in concreto

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of concretion in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of concretion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=concretion
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Concretion
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=concretion
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concretion
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concretion
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=concretion
8. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=concretion