unconsolidated (Meaning)

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unconsolidated (s)

loose and unstratified

The recent heavy rains had rendered the soil unconsolidated, making it prone to erosion.
The unconsolidated sediment in the riverbed was easily disturbed by the passing current.
The lack of consolidation made the construction of foundations a significant challenge.
The unconsolidated material in the excavation site required constant reinforcement to prevent cave-ins.
Geotechnical engineers analyzed the unconsolidated nature of the subsurface to determine its bearing capacity.
The unconsolidated nature of the rock made it difficult to excavate and shape.
The unconsolidated snow on the mountain peak presented a hazardous avalanche risk.
The unconsolidated tailings from the mining operation posed environmental concerns.
The unconsolidated sand dunes were constantly shifting and reshaping due to the prevailing winds.
The unconsolidated debris in the aftermath of the earthquake made search and rescue efforts challenging.

loose and unstratified

loose,incoherent, rough, nonadhesive, disconnected, granular, nonviscous, coarse, separate, disjointed

dense, coherent, solid, connected, packed, compact, solid, compact,dense, connected

The recent heavy rains had rendered the soil unconsolidated, making it prone to erosion.

The unconsolidated sediment in the riverbed was easily disturbed by the passing current.

The lack of consolidation made the construction of foundations a significant challenge.

The unconsolidated material in the excavation site required constant reinforcement to prevent cave-ins.