sed·i·men·tol·o·gy
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Definition of sedimentology
: a branch of science that deals with sedimentary rocks and their inclusions
Other Words from sedimentology
sedimentologic
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ˌse-də-ˌmen-tə-ˈlä-jik
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or sedimentological \
ˌse-də-ˌmen-tə-ˈlä-ji-kəl
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or sedimentological \
ˌse-də-ˌmen-tə-ˈlä-ji-kəl
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sedimentologically
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ˌse-də-ˌmen-tə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē
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adverb
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adverb
sedimentologist
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ˌse-də-mən-ˈtä-lə-jist
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noun
, -ˌmen-
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noun
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“Sedimentology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sedimentology. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.
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