brecciate

• Глагол, используемый в геологии для описания процесса разбивания горной породы на угловатые обломки или образования брекчии.

A verb used in geology to describe the process of breaking rock into angular fragments, or the formation of breccia.

1. Form into brecciaC2formalscientific

   To form a rock composed of angular fragments cemented together, typically in a geological context.

   Образовывать брекчию

   • The tectonic forces caused the rock to brecciate along the fault line.
   • Over millions of years, the sediment began to brecciate into a solid mass.
   • The volcanic eruption caused the lava to brecciate as it cooled rapidly.

2. Break into brecciaC2formalscientific

   To break or fragment a rock into angular pieces that later become cemented together.

   Образовывать брекчию

   • The impact of the meteorite caused the surrounding rock to brecciate.
   • The pressure from the glacier caused the bedrock to brecciate.
   • The mining operation accidentally caused the ore to brecciate.