English Explanatory Dictionary

conchoidal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to a conchoid; that may be defined as a conchoid.
  2. Irregular, with planar, concentric curves, similar to those on a mussel shell.
  3. That fractures with planar concentric curves (e.g., as flint, chert or obsidian).

Pronunciation

/kɒŋˈkɔɪ.dəl/ /kɑŋˈkɔɪ.dəl/

Word forms

conchoidal more conchoidal most conchoidal

Etymology

From conchoid + -al.

Derived words

conchoidally subconchoidal
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