- rudaceous
- [rʊ'deɪʃəs]adjective Geology (of rock) composed of fragments of relatively large size (larger than sand grains).Originearly 20th cent.: from L. rudus 'rubble' + -aceous.
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rudaceous — /ruˈdeɪʃəs/ (say rooh dayshuhs) adjective of, relating to, or designating a sedimentary rock formed of coarse grained material. {Latin rudis coarse, rough + aceous} …
rudaceous — adj. (of rock) composed of fragments of relatively large size. Etymology: L rudus rubble … Useful english dictionary
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rudite — /ˈrudaɪt/ (say roohduyt) noun any rudaceous rock …
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sedimentary rock — noun rock formed from consolidated clay sediments • Hypernyms: ↑rock, ↑stone • Hyponyms: ↑argillite, ↑arenaceous rock, ↑argillaceous rock, ↑rudaceous rock, ↑slate, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
