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Bioclastic
Meaning
Adj
●
In Geology:
Describing a
sedimentary rock
that is
composed
of the
remains
of small organisms
●
In Geology:
Describing a form of
erosion
or
formation
caused
by the
action
of
living
organisms
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Origin
bioclastic
English
bio-
English
βίος
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
clastic
English
κλαστός
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
κλάω
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Calcareous
Biotite
Claystones
Breccia
Metamorphosed
Limestones
Argillaceous
Diorite
Tuff
Facies
Dolomitic
Schist
Gneiss
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