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- [brech-ee-uh, bresh-]
- /ˈbrɛtʃ i ə, ˈbrɛʃ-/
- /ˈbre.tʃɪə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [brech-ee-uh, bresh-]
- /ˈbrɛtʃ i ə, ˈbrɛʃ-/
Definitions of breccia word
- noun breccia a rock consisting of angular fragments embedded in a finer matrix, formed by erosion, impact, volcanic activity, etc 3
- noun breccia rock consisting of sharp-cornered bits of fragmented rock, cemented together by sand, clay, or lime 3
- noun breccia rock composed of angular fragments of older rocks melded together. 1
- noun breccia (petrology) A rock composed of angular fragments in a matrix that may be of a similar or a different material. 0
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Origin of breccia
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
1765-75; < Italian < Germanic; compare Old High German brecha breaking
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Parts of speech for Breccia
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
breccia popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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- how does coal differ from breccia?
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- what is the main difference between conglomerate and breccia?
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- how breccia is formed?
- what is the difference between conglomerate and breccia?
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