brec·ci·a (br ch  - , brch, brsh-)n. Rock composed of sharp-angled fragments embedded in a fine-grained matrix. [Italian, of Germanic origin; see bhreg- in Indo-European roots.] |
| breccia (brch-, brch, brsh-) A rock composed of angular fragments embedded in a fine-grained matrix. Breccias form from explosive volcanic ejections, the compaction of talus, or plate tectonic processes. Breccias are different from conglomerates in that the fragments they contain are angular instead of rounded. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  breccia - a rudaceous rock consisting of sharp fragments embedded in clay or sandrudaceous rock - a sedimentary rock formed of coarse-grained material |
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|