sedimentario
sedimentary
adjective seh-dee-men-TAH-ryoh Rare
Origin: From Latin sedimentum, 'settling.'
Usage Note
Sedimentario is a geology term describing rocks formed by the accumulation and compaction of sediment — roca sedimentaria (sedimentary rock). It contrasts with ígneo (igneous) and metamórfico (metamorphic). In Spanish scientific writing it appears in its full form; there is no shortened variant.
Examples
"La caliza es una roca sedimentaria muy común."
Natural Translation
Limestone is a very common sedimentary rock.
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