Usually means: Breaking and cementing of rocks.
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▸ noun:  (geology) The formation of breccia, such as by external shock.

Similar:
breccia, megabreccia, pseudobreccia, microbreccia, polymict, melange, stone brash, blastesis, decrepitation, grus, more...

Types:
clastic, chemical, diagenetic, metamorphic, sedimentary, impact, more...

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Similar:
breccia, megabreccia, pseudobreccia, microbreccia, polymict, melange, stone brash, blastesis, decrepitation, grus, more...

Types:
clastic, chemical, diagenetic, metamorphic, sedimentary, impact, more...



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