Unconsolidated
/ənkəˈnsɑləˌdeɪtɪd/
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Definition
(adj) Not consolidated.
Sentence Examples
The building was constructed on a base of loose and unconsolidated soil.
Unconsolidated sediments can behave like a liquid during an earthquake.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The layer of ____ sediment was easily moved by the wind, causing some problems for the local construction workers today.