conchoidal

Meanings

• adjective

  Having the property of breaking with a smooth, glassy surface, as a conch or flint.

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Variants

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conchoidal , conchoidally

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Etymology

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From Greek κόνχος (kónchos) 'shell' + -οιδής (-oidēs) 'having the form of'

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Trivia

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1. Conchoidal materials include quartz, obsidian, and jade.

2. The term 'conchoidal' is often used in the field of geology and materials science.

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1. Geology: The scientific study of the solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change over time.

2. Fracture: The process by which a material separates into two or more pieces, typically as a result of an applied force.

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In geology, conchoidal rocks are those that exhibit this property when fractured. Conchoidal materials are often used in the production of tools and weapons due to their smooth and consistent fracture.

How to Memorize "conchoidal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a conch shell breaking apart with a smooth, glassy surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'conchoidal' with the image of a conch shell or a smooth, glassy fracture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'conch' and the 'oidal' part meaning 'having the form of'.

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