CATACLASTIC


Meaning of CATACLASTIC in English

| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|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

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