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Fragmentary — Frag men*ta*ry, a. [Cf. F. fragmentaire.] 1. Composed of fragments, or broken pieces; disconnected; not complete or entire. Donne. [1913 Webster] 2. (Geol.) Composed of the fragments of other rocks. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fragmentary — adjective a) Consisting of fragments; disconnected; scattered. Fragmentary evidence suggests that he died in a foreign country. b) Composed of the fragments of other rocks … Wiktionary
fragmentary — adj. 1 consisting of fragments. 2 disconnected. 3 Geol. composed of fragments of previously existing rocks. Derivatives: fragmentarily adv … Useful english dictionary
sedimentary rocks — plural noun Those formed by accumulation and deposition of fragmentary materials or organic remains • • • Main Entry: ↑sediment … Useful english dictionary
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