Autoclastic

/ɔːtəˈklæstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or caused by the breaking down or destruction of something by its own internal forces.

Etymology

From autoclasis with the suffix -ic. This adjective form describes the quality of being subject to or characterized by autoclasis.

Kelly Says

Geologists use 'autoclastic' to describe rocks that fractured themselves due to cooling, stress, or chemical weathering from within rather than from external impacts. It's a useful term because it tells you the cause of destruction just from the word.

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