roche sédimentaire

Definitions of roche sédimentaire
  1. noun
    rock formed from consolidated clay sediments
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    types:
    calcaire
    a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals
    grès
    a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)
    type of:
    pierre, roche
    material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust
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