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sedimentary

 
Dictionary: sed·i·men·ta·ry   (sĕd'ə-mĕn'tə-rē, -mĕn'trē) pronunciation
also sed·i·men·tal (-mĕn'tl)
adj.
  1. Of, containing, resembling, or derived from sediment.
  2. Geology. Of or relating to rocks formed by the deposition of sediment.

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Rock formed when sediment is compacted and lithified.


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pronunciation

IN BRIEF: Formed from rock or animal remains over many years.

pronunciation Limestone is an example of a sedimentary rock.

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: resembling or containing or formed by the accumulation of sediment
  Pertains to noun: sediment (meaning #1)


 
 
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