Clast

Definition of Clast

1. (geology) a constituent fragment of a clastic rock Noun

Semanticaly linked words with "clast"

geology
clastic rock
fragment

Hyponims for word "clast"

fragment

Lexical Analysis for "clast"

clastic
Adjective Satellite
derivation
1
1. of or belonging to or being a rock composed of fragments of older rocks (e.g., conglomerates or sandstone)

Words Rhyme with clast

iconoclast
osteoclast

Etymology for clast

has derived form clastic
etymologically related iconoclast
is derived from clasts
is derived from porphyroclast

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