noun
concretion
Concretion (noun) means the process of separate particles coming together to form a solid lump.
noun
1
The process of separate particles coming together to form a solid lump.
2
A hard lump that has formed by material building up and sticking together.
3
A round lump of mineral matter, sometimes found inside layers of rock or on the seabed.
4
The process of turning an idea into something definite, or the definite thing that results from this.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like concretion.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Etymology
Borrowed from French concrétion, or from Latin concretio.
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for concretion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
See all rhymes for concretion →
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of concretion?
"concretion" (noun) means the process of separate particles coming together to form a solid lump.
What is another word for concretion?
Other words for "concretion" include densification, compaction, calculus, conglutination, compression, coalition.
What are the different meanings of concretion?
"concretion" has 3 main meanings: 1. The process of separate particles coming together to form a solid lump; 2. A hard lump that has formed by material building up and sticking together; 3. A round lump of mineral matter, sometimes found inside layers of rock or on the seabed.
