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sedimentology

noun sed·i·men·tol·o·gy \ ˌse-də-mən-ˈtä-lə-jē , -ˌmen- \

Definition of sedimentology

: a branch of science that deals with sedimentary rocks and their inclusions
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sedimentologic

play \ˌse-də-ˌmen-tə-ˈlä-jik\ or sedimentological play \ˌse-də-ˌmen-tə-ˈlä-ji-kəl\ adjective
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sedimentologically

play \ˌse-də-ˌmen-tə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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sedimentologist

play \ˌse-də-mən-ˈtä-lə-jist, -ˌmen-\ noun

First Known Use of sedimentology

1932

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  1. Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about sedimentology

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