sedimentary rock meaning

UK US /ˌsɛdəˈmɛntəri rɑk/ 6 syllables

sedimentary rock (noun): rock formed from consolidated clay sediments.

Definition of sedimentary rock

  1. rock formed from consolidated clay sediments

    Type of: rock

    Kinds: argillite, arenaceous rock, argillaceous rock, rudaceous rock, slate, limestone, shale

How to pronounce sedimentary rock

sedimentary rock is pronounced /ˌsɛdəˈmɛntəri rɑk/ in American English. It has 6 syllables.

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