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siltstone

UK
/ˈsɪlt.stəʊn/
US
/ˈsɪlt.stoʊn/

Translations

siltstonenoun
siltstones
pl
The geologist examined the siltstone for fossils.
Геолог исследовал алевролит на наличие окаменелостей.
siltstoneadjective
UK
/ˈsɪlt.stəʊn/
US
/ˈsɪlt.stoʊn/
Used attributively to describe something made of or relating to siltstone.

Definitions

siltstonenoun
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.
siltstoneadjective
Made of or relating to siltstone.
The siltstone layers revealed a rich fossil record.
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