cataclasis

 
Pronunciation: /ˌkatəˈkleɪsɪs/

noun

[mass noun] Geology
  • the fracture and breaking up of rock by natural processes.

Derivatives

cataclastic

Pronunciation: /-ˈklastɪk/
adjective

Origin:

1950s: from cata- 'completely' + Greek klasis 'breaking'