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sedimentology

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sed·i·men·tol·o·gy  (sd-mn-tl-j, -mn-)
n.
The science that deals with the description, classification, and origin of sedimentary rock.
sedi·mento·logic (-mntl-jk), sedi·mento·logi·cal (--kl) adj.
sedi·men·tolo·gist n.
sedimentology [ˌsɛdɪmɛnˈtɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) the branch of geology concerned with sedimentary rocks and deposits
sedimentologist  n
sedimentology  (sd-mn-tl-j)
The science that deals with the description, classification, and origin of sedimentary rock.
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