concretion

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Concretion: a massing together of parts or particles.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

Opinions examined with regard to Petrifaction, or Mineral Concretion.

From Theory of the Earth, Volume 1 (of 4) by Hutton, James

Opinions examined with regard to Petrifaction, or Mineral Concretion.

From Theory of the Earth, Volume 1 (of 4) by Hutton, James

Concretion or Co-inherence denotes inseparable or necessary connection, such as that between substance and quality.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various

Concretion; coherence of separate particles; as, the accretion of particles so as to form a solid mass.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah