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siltstone
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silt·stone  (sltstn)
n.
A fine-grained rock of consolidated silt.
siltstone [ˈsɪltˌstəʊn]
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a variety of fine sandstone formed from consolidated silt
siltstone  (sltstn)
A fine-grained sedimentary rock consisting primarily of compacted and hardened silt. Siltstones are similar to shale but without laminations. They vary in color from black or gray to brown or red.
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Noun1.siltstone - a fine-grained sandstone of consolidated silt
sandstone - a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)
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