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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