concretionary

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

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

First recorded in 1820–30; concretion + -ary

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

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

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

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

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

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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