siltstone
siltstone · siltstones
siltite
A sedimentary rock whose composition is intermediate in grain size between the coarser…A sedimentary rock whose composition is intermediate in grain size between the coarser sandstone and the finer mudstone.
Translations
1 languagesMeaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A sedimentary rock whose composition is intermediate in grain size between the coarser sandstone and the finer mudstone.
More definitions
- a fine-grained sandstone of consolidated silt
Forms
plural: siltstones| Singular | siltstone |
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Word family
1 related wordsDerivedmetasiltstone
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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