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pelitic

/pəˈlɪtɪk/

Translations

peliticadjective

more pelitic

Comp.

most pelitic

Super.

/pəˈlɪtɪk/

pélitiqueTerme de géologie et de pétrologie.

The pelitic layers in the rock formation indicated a history of sedimentation in a calm, muddy environment.

Les couches pélitiques de la formation rocheuse indiquaient une histoire de sédimentation dans un environnement calme et vaseux.

Additional translations

argileuxSens plus général, lorsque l’idée de « riche en argile » prime sur le terme technique.

Synonyms

peliticadjective

Relating to or characteristic of clay or mud, especially in reference to sedimentary rocks or soils that are rich in clay minerals.

The pelitic layers in the rock formation indicated a history of sedimentation in a calm, muddy environment.

Composed chiefly of pelite; said of metamorphic rocks derived from aluminous mudstone or shale.

The garnet-bearing schist is highly pelitic in composition.