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Meaning of detrital
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detrital (a.)
Pertaining to, or composed of, detritus.
detrital Sentence Examples
- The geologist found a layer of detrital sediment at the base of the cliff.
- Detrital particles carried by the river were deposited along its banks.
- The detrital material was rich in organic matter, perfect for supporting plant growth.
- The detrital rocks in the area indicated a history of intense erosion.
- The detrital debris left behind by the landslide covered the entire valley floor.
- Scientists studied the detrital assemblage to understand the geological history of the region.
- The detrital grains in the soil provided clues about past environmental conditions.
- The detrital deposits accumulated over centuries, forming layers of sedimentary rock.
- The detrital clay particles settled at the bottom of the lake, forming a fine layer of sediment.
- The detrital remains of ancient organisms were preserved in the fossil record.
FAQs About the word detrital
Pertaining to, or composed of, detritus.
rubble, wreckage, ruins,debris, remains, flotsam, remnant,ashes, wreck, residue
No antonyms found.
The geologist found a layer of detrital sediment at the base of the cliff.
Detrital particles carried by the river were deposited along its banks.
The detrital material was rich in organic matter, perfect for supporting plant growth.
The detrital rocks in the area indicated a history of intense erosion.
