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detrital

UK
/dɪˈtraɪtəl/
US
/dɪˈtraɪtəl/

Translations

detritaladjective
more detrital
Comp.
most detrital
Super.
UK
/dɪˈtraɪtəl/
US
/dɪˈtraɪtəl/
The detrital rocks were formed from the accumulation of fragments.
Обломочные породы образовались из накопления фрагментов.
Synonyms
fragmentary
decomposed
disintegrated
waste
rubble

Definitions

detritaladjective
Relating to or consisting of detritus; composed of loose fragments or particles produced by the disintegration of pre-existing material, especially rock.
Detrital sediments accumulated at the base of the cliff.
Derived from or transported as clastic particles originating from weathered or eroded rock.
Detrital zircon grains provide valuable information about sediment provenance.
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