cataclastic

/kætəˈklæstɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by cataclasis, a type of deformation of rocks under high pressure, or relating to a cataclastic structure.

“The geologist studied the cataclastic rocks to understand their formation processes.”

2. noun

a type of deformation of rocks under high pressure.

“The researcher analyzed the cataclastic features of the metamorphic rocks.”

Synonyms

  • deformed
  • distorted

Antonyms

  • unaltered
  • undistorted