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siltstone
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/ˈsɪlt.stəʊn/
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/ˈsɪlt.stoʊn/
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siltstone
noun
siltstones
pl
siltite
Géologie.
The geologist examined the siltstone to determine the ancient environmental conditions of the area.
Le géologue a examiné la siltite pour déterminer les conditions environnementales anciennes de la région.
siltstone
adjective
UK
/ˈsɪlt.stəʊn/
US
/ˈsɪlt.stoʊn/
Used attributively to describe something made of or relating to siltstone.
siltitique
Géologie.
The siltstone layers revealed a rich fossil record.
Les couches siltitiques ont révélé un riche registre fossile.
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siltstone
noun
A sedimentary rock composed mainly of silt-sized particles, typically finer than sandstone and coarser than claystone.
The geologist examined the siltstone to determine the ancient environmental conditions of the area.
A piece or fragment of siltstone rock.
Several siltstones were collected from the outcrop for laboratory analysis.
siltstone
adjective
Made of or relating to siltstone.
The siltstone layers revealed a rich fossil record.
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