Definition sedimentary in American English

sedimentary adjective

adjective

/ˌsedɪˈmentəri/

sedimentary rock is a type of rock that is formed from substances that have been left by water, wind, or ice and have become pressed together through time. The other types of rock are igneous rock and metamorphic rock.

Synonyms and related words

alabaster basalt chalk

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