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sedimentary [Brit sɛdɪˈmɛntri, Am ˌsɛdəˈmɛn(t)əri] ADJ

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sédimentaire

sedimentary

argile sédimentaire/à silex

sedimentary/siliceous clay

roche sédimentaire

sedimentary rock

bassin sédimentaire

sedimentary basin

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sedimentary [ˌsedɪˈmentri] ADJ

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As they are formed from volcanic rock, the substrate is much harder than the surrounding sedimentary deep sea floor. en.wikipedia.org

Erosion occurring between the eruptions deposited deep layers of sediment between the lava flows, which eventually lithified into sedimentary rock. en.wikipedia.org

Cores indicate variations of climate, species and sedimentary composition during geologic history. en.wikipedia.org

This results in development of herringbone sedimentary structures because of the constant differing flow of waves. en.wikipedia.org

Sedimentary basin analysis is largely conducted by two types of geologists who have slightly different goals and approaches. en.wikipedia.org

The extreme angular layers of rock visibly demonstrate the complex sedimentary folding that affected this area. en.wikipedia.org

The sedimentary facies in which these fossils were found indicates that ambulocetids inhabited a shallow, swampy near-shore marine environment. en.wikipedia.org

The massive beds of sand have hardened to become an extremely weather-resistant sedimentary rock that is some two thousand metres thick in places. en.wikipedia.org

The deep valley was caused by erosion of the soft sedimentary rock. en.wikipedia.org

The crags reveal sedimentary structures which are used to examine the deposition of minerals in relation to water depths, direction and strength. en.wikipedia.org

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