cataclastic

adjective

cata·​clas·​tic
1
: of, relating to, or caused by cataclasis
a pronounced cataclastic texture
2
: having the granular fragmental texture induced in rocks by mechanical crushing
cataclastic structures

Word History

Etymology

probably modification of Norwegian kataklastisk, from Greek kataklastos broken down (from kataklan) + Norwegian -isk -ish

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“Cataclastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cataclastic. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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