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sedimentology

American  
[sed-uh-muhn-tol-uh-jee] / ˌsɛd ə mənˈtɒl ə dʒi /

noun

Geology.

  1. the study of sedimentary rocks.

sedimentology British  
/ ˌsɛdɪmɛnˈtɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the branch of geology concerned with sedimentary rocks and deposits

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sedimentology Scientific  
/ sĕd′ə-mən-tŏl′ə-jē /

  1. The science that deals with the description, classification, and origin of sedimentary rock.

Other Word Forms

  • sedimentologic adjective
  • sedimentological adjective
  • sedimentologist noun

Etymology

Origin of sedimentology

1935–40; sediment + -o- + -logy

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