Meanings
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
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- 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.
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💡 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.