sedimentary

sed·i·men·ta·ry  (sd-mnt-r, -mntr) also sed·i·men·tal (-mntl)

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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sedimentary  (sd-mnt-r)

Relating to rocks formed when sediment is deposited and becomes tightly compacted. Depending on the origin of the sediments they contain, sedimentary rocks are classified as clastic sedimentary rocks, chemical sedimentary rocks, or evaporites. Sandstone and conglomerate, for example, consist of fragments of broken preexisting rocks or minerals and are classified as clastic sedimentary rocks. Limestone forms from the precipitation of calcium carbonate through water and is classified as a chemical sedimentary rock. Gypsum and halite deposits form through the evaporation of mineral-rich water and are classified as evaporites.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	sedimentary - resembling or containing or formed by the accumulation of sediment; "sedimentary deposits"
	2.	sedimentary - produced by the action of water aqueous geology - a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks

Translations

sedimentary [sɛdɪˈmɛntərɪ] adj (GEO) → sedimentario

sedimentary [sɛdɪˈmɛntərɪ] sediment adj (Geog) → sedimentär;

sedimentary rock → Sedimentgestein nt