/ˌkɒnkrɛsɪv, ˌkɒnkrɛsɪv/ (KON-kres-iv, KON-kres-iv)

Definitions

1. adjective

tending to grow or develop together, especially by the merging of parts; converging or convergent.

“The concrescive properties of the crystals led to the formation of a unique mineral structure.”

2. noun

a concrescence or concrescences.

“The scientist studied the concrescive formations in the ancient rock samples.”