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Sedimentary vs Rhythmite - What's the difference?

sedimentary | rhythmite |

As an adjective sedimentary

is (geology|of a rock) made by the deposition and compression of small particles.

As a noun rhythmite is

(geology) any of a rhythmic series of sedimentary beds; a varve.

sedimentary

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (geology, of a rock) Made by the deposition and compression of small particles.

    • Coordinate terms

    * igneous, metamorphic

    Derived terms

    * sedimentary rock

    rhythmite

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (geology) Any of a rhythmic series of sedimentary beds; a varve