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depositional

UK
/dɪˌpɒzɪˈʃənl/
US
/dɪˌpɑzɪˈʃənl/

Translations

depositionaladjective
more depositional
Comp.
most depositional
Super.
UK
/dɪˌpɒzɪˈʃənl/
US
/dɪˌpɑzɪˈʃənl/
The depositional environment of the sedimentary rock was a shallow marine setting.
Осадочная среда осадочной породы была мелководной морской обстановкой.
Synonyms
sedimentary
accumulative
depositing
settling

Definitions

depositionaladjective
Relating to the process of depositing or laying down material—such as sediment, particles, or chemical precipitates—by natural or artificial means.
Geologists examine depositional facies to interpret past environments.
Pertaining to a legal deposition, or to the taking of sworn testimony.
The lawyer reviewed the depositional transcript before the trial.
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