concretionary

[ kon-kree-shuh-ner-ee, kong- ]

adjective

1. formed by concretion; consisting of concreted matter or masses.

Word History and Origins

Origin of concretionary¹

First recorded in 1820–30; concretion + -ary

Example Sentences

The cells of the gland contain numerous yellowish concretionary pigment bodies, which are also present in the later stages.

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The former is present as regular strata and the latter in oval concretionary masses.

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Kankar or ghutin (concretionary carbonate of lime) is collected for this purpose from the river-beds and alluvial deposits.

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These chemical changes may be the cause of the frequent concretionary structure and veining in the laterite.

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At Tusayan the builders have utilized stone of a concretionary formation for roof drains.

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