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concretion

/kənˈkrɛʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does concretion mean?

noun

A hard, compact mass of mineral matter, especially one formed within a rock or soil. A firm or hardened mass of something, such as a mixture of substances.

Example

"The geologist studied the concretion of minerals in the ancient rock formation."

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