Breccia (Noun)
Meaning
A rudaceous rock consisting of sharp fragments embedded in clay or sand.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The geologist carefully extracted a sample of breccia from the exposed rock face to study its composition.
- The landscape was dotted with outcrops of breccia, a testament to the region's complex geological history.
- The breccia that made up the cliff face was a jumbled mixture of sharp limestone fragments and red clay.
- As the river cut through the canyon, it exposed a layer of breccia that had been hidden for millions of years.
- The breccia that formed the foundation of the mountain was a dense, chaotic mixture of rocks and minerals.