protoclasi
Italian (Fiorentino)
/prɔ.toˈkla.zi/
noun
Definitions
- (geology) Deformation of a rock's component minerals prior to its solidification.
Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek κλάσις (fracture, breaking).
Origin
Ancient Greek
κλάσις
Gloss
fracture, breaking
Concept
Semantic Field
Basic actions and technology
Ontological Category
Action/Process