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sedimentaryrock

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/ˌsɛdɪˈmɛntəri rɒk/ · sed-i-men-ta-ry rock

A type of rock formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

Meanings

nountechnical

A type of rock formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

ایک قسم کی چٹان جو معدنی اور نامیاتی ذرات کے جمع ہونے اور دبانے سے بنتی ہے۔

تھر زینسی چٹان

thar zainasi chataan

Formal: تھر زینسی چٹان

Synonyms

stratified rocklayered rockformation rockفصلی چٹانپرتھوی چٹانتھراسی چٹان

Antonyms

igneous rockmetamorphic rockآتش فشانی چٹانتبدیلی چٹان

Common Collocations

  • sedimentary rock formation
  • sedimentary rock layers
  • sedimentary rock processes

Example Sentences

Sedimentary rocks are often found in layers.

تھر زینسی چٹانیں اکثر پتھروں کی پرتوں میں پائی جاتی ہیں.

thar zainasi chataanain aksar pathron ki parton mein pai jaati hain.

The study of sedimentary rocks helps geologists understand Earth's history.

تھر زینسی چٹانوں کا مطالعہ جیولوجسٹس کو زمین کی تاریخ سمجھنے میں مدد دیتا ہے.

thar zainasi chataanon ka mutaala jiyolojists ko zameen ki tareekh samjhne mein madad deta hai.

Fossils are commonly found in sedimentary rocks.

فوسلز عموماً تھر زینسی چٹانوں میں پائی جاتے ہیں.

fossils aam tor par thar zainasi chataanon mein pai jate hain.

Easily Confused With

metamorphic rock:Metamorphic rock is formed under heat and pressure from existing rocks, unlike sedimentary rock which forms from particle accumulation.

Word Family

sediment
nounرسوب
sedimentation
nounرسوب دہی
sedimentary
adjectiveرسوبی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of layers of cake representing layers of sedimentary rocks.

Imagine a slice of cake with visible layers representing the layers of sediment.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "sedimentarius" — related to sediment

First known use: 18th century

The term 'sedimentary rock' has been used since the late 18th century to describe rocks formed by the accumulation of sediments.