English Explanatory Dictionary

clastic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Made up of parts that are easily removable.
  2. Made from fragments of pre-existing rocks.
noun
  1. A rock made from fragments of pre-existing rocks.

Pronunciation

/ˈklæstɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-clastic.wav

Word forms

clastic clastics

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κλαστός (klastós, “broken in pieces”), from κλάω (kláō, “to break”) + -ic.

Related words

-clast -clasis

Derived words

bioclastic clast epiclastic nonclastic pyroclastic vitroclastic volcaniclastic
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