breccia
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian breccia, from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "gem" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E..
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈbɹɛtʃ(ɪ)ə/
Noun
breccia (usually uncountable, plural breccias)
- (petrology) A rock composed of angular fragments in a matrix that may be of a similar or a different material.
- 2004, Richard Fortey, The Earth, Folio Society 2011, p. 24:
- Courses of angular boulders line the rim of the volcano, the remains of its last explosive phase, resulting in a volcanic breccia.
- 2004, Richard Fortey, The Earth, Folio Society 2011, p. 24:
Derived terms
Translations
rock
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Italian
Pronunciation
Noun
breccia f (plural brecce)
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