Siliciclastic
Pronunciation: /ˈsiˈɫiˈsiˈaɪˈsiˈɛɫeɪɛsˈtɪk/
Siliciclastic (adj)
- Relating to rocks made from fragments of silica-rich materials, often found in sedimentary environments.
Common collocations: sedimentary environment, rock formation, geological processes
Siliciclastic (adjective)
Examples
- Siliciclastic rocks are formed from fragments of other rocks.
- Siliciclastic rocks are made from small pieces of minerals.