sedimentary

sedimentary Definition

sedi·men·tary (sed′ə men′tər ē)

adjective

of, having the nature of, or containing sediment
formed by the deposit of sediment or by evaporation or precipitation, as certain rocks

sedimentary Related Forms

sed′i·men′·ta·rily adverb

sedimentary Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

facies: This project will involve detailled field studies of the sedimentary composition, palaeocurrent analysis, stratigraphic breaks, unconformities, and sedimentary facies.
rock: Slate is a soft sedimentary rock, which easily splits into thin layers.
basin: In this huge region is where the sedimentary oil basins are to be found.
stratum: The uplifted sedimentary strata are very clearly visible in many of these pictures.
succession: Advanced Sedimentology - sequence stratigraphy and the role of eustatic and tectonic controls on sedimentary successions.
geology: Be able to find your way through the modern literature jungle in the field of sedimentary geology.

Modifying Another Word

predominantly: The seabed is predominantly sedimentary, ranging between mud and cobbles but consisting mainly of sand.

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