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Sedimentary Definition & Meaning

sedimentary
adjective
  1. resembling or containing or formed by the accumulation of sediment; "sedimentary deposits"
  2. produced by the action of water

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  • "origin of sedimentary"
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Frequently asked questions

What does sedimentary mean?
resembling or containing or formed by the accumulation of sediment; "sedimentary deposits" produced by the action of water
What part of speech is sedimentary?
Sedimentary is an adjective.
How many definitions does sedimentary have?
Sedimentary has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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