epiclastic

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• epiclastic —    (adjective)    Pertaining to any clastic rock or sediment other than pyroclastic. Constituent fragments are derived by weathering and erosion rather than by direct volcanic processes.    Compare: pyroclastic, volcaniclastic, clastic, detritus …   Glossary of landform and geologic terms

• epiclastic — epi·clastic …   English syllables

• epiclastic — |epə̇, |epē+ adjective Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary epi + clastic of rocks : formed at the surface of the earth by consolidation of fragments of preexisting rocks …   Useful english dictionary

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