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clastic rock

NOUN

sedimentary rock

Synonyms

WEAK

chalk chemical sedimentary rock conglomerate limestone lithified sediment mechanical sedimentary rock nonclastic rock sandstone shale stratified rock

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Sediment that is deposited, buried, compacted, and sometimes cemented becomes clastic rock.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2017