1. layers of rock or sediment that lie between other layers of different material
Usage: geological

1. to place or occur in layers between other layers
Usage: geological

Examples

• The limestone contains thin interbeds of shale.
• Coal interbeds are found throughout the sandstone formation.
• The geologist identified several clay interbeds in the rock sequence.
• Volcanic ash interbeds help date the sedimentary layers.
• The river deposits interbed with marine sediments.
• Sand interbeds with mud in the tidal flat environment.