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siltstone

/sɪltstoʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does siltstone mean?

noun

A type of sedimentary rock that is composed of silt-sized particles, often formed from the compaction of silt deposits. It is typically fine-grained and has a smooth texture.

Example

"The geologist studied the siltstone formations in the ancient riverbed."

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