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sedimentary
sed·i·men·ta·ry S0212100 (sĕd′ə-mĕn′tə-rē, -mĕn′trē) also sed·i·men·tal (-mĕn′tl)adj.1. Of, containing, resembling, or derived from sediment.2. Of or relating to rocks formed by the deposition of sediment.sedimentary (ˌsɛdɪˈmɛntərɪ) adj1. characteristic of, resembling, or containing sediment2. (Geological Science) (of rocks) formed by the accumulation and consolidation of mineral and organic fragments that have been deposited by water, ice, or wind. Compare igneous, metamorphic ˌsediˈmentarily advsed•i•men•ta•ry (ˌsɛd əˈmɛn tə ri) also sed`i•men′tal,
adj. 1. of or pertaining to sediment. 2. formed by the deposition of sediment, as certain rocks. [1820–30] sed·i·men·ta·ry (sĕd′ə-mĕn′tə-rē) Relating to rocks formed when sediment, such as sand or mud, is deposited and becomes tightly compacted. Sandstone, conglomerate, and limestone are examples of sedimentary rocks. See Table at rock.Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | sedimentary - resembling or containing or formed by the accumulation of sediment; "sedimentary deposits" | | 2. | sedimentary - produced by the action of wateraqueousgeology - a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks |
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