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SEDIMENTARY ROCKS

\sˌɛdɪmˈɛntəɹi ɹˈɒks], \sˌɛdɪmˈɛntəɹi ɹˈɒks], \s_ˌɛ_d_ɪ_m_ˈɛ_n_t_ə_ɹ_i ɹ_ˈɒ_k_s]\

Definitions of SEDIMENTARY ROCKS

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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Rocks that have been formed from the deposition of materials that had been held in suspension by water.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

[L.] = formed out of matter settled in water; e.g. clay, sandstone.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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