Sedimentary
/sˌɛdəˈmɛntəri/
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Definition
(adj) Made by the deposition and compression of small particles.
Sentence Examples
Shale rock is a sedimentary rock made up of clay, compacted together by pressure.
Sandstone is a kind of sedimentary rock.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Limestone is a ____ rock formed from the compressed remains of marine organisms.