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clastic Definition

clas·tic (klas′tik)

adjective

  1. designating an anatomical model with removable sections to show internal structure
  2. Geol. consisting of fragments of older rocks

Etymology: < Gr klastos, broken < klan, to break (< IE *kla-, var. of base *kel-, to strike > holt, Gr klēma, L calamitas, calamity) + -ic

clastic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • sediment: The basin was filled with clastic sediments, derived from the newly uplifted mountain belt to the west.
  • reservoir: Success at the TGT-2X well confirms the presence of a highly prospective section of clastic reservoirs in Block 16-1.
  • rock: File Size: 139K Lesson 4: Formation of clastic sedimentary rocks.
  • material: Erosion releases coarse clastic material from the Ipswichian raised beach, thus providing a supply of shingle.
  • beach: This is consistent with the development of coarse clastic barrier beaches along the Start and Torbay coastlines over approximately the same timeframe.
  • deposition: In many caves the second " cycle " has reached the stage of clastic deposition.