| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|klastik adjective
Etymology: probably modification of Norwegian kataklastisk, from Gk. kataklastos broken down (from kataklan ) + Norwegian -isk -ish
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