adjective
- relating to or formed by sediment deposited by water, wind, or ice
Usage: geology
Examples
- Limestone is a common sedimentary rock.
- The sedimentary layers revealed millions of years of geological history.
- Fossils are typically found in sedimentary formations.
- The Grand Canyon displays beautiful sedimentary rock strata.
- Sandstone is formed through sedimentary processes.
- Scientists studied the sedimentary deposits in the riverbed.