sedimentary
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌsɛdɪˈmɛntəri/ · UK /ˌsedɪˈmentəri/
sedimentary means: Formed from small pieces of sand, mud, or other material that settle and become pressed together.
adjective
Formed from small pieces of sand, mud, or other material that settle and become pressed together.
- Sandstone is a sedimentary rock.
- Fossils are often found in sedimentary layers.
- These sedimentary deposits formed at the bottom of an ancient lake.
Questions about sedimentary
What does sedimentary mean?
Formed from small pieces of sand, mud, or other material that settle and become pressed together.
What is sedimentary in other languages?
Türkçe: tortul · Español: sedimentario · Français: sédimentaire · Deutsch: sedimentär · Italiano: sedimentario · 日本語: 堆積性の
How do you pronounce sedimentary?
In American English /ˌsɛdɪˈmɛntəri/; in British English /ˌsedɪˈmentəri/.
How do you use sedimentary in a sentence?
Sandstone is a sedimentary rock. Fossils are often found in sedimentary layers.
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