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Detritus (geology)

Detritus (/dəˈtraɪtəs/; adj. detrital /dəˈtraɪtəl/) is particles of rock derived from pre-existing rock through weathering and erosion. A fragment of detritus is called a clast. Detrital particles can consist of lithic fragments (particles of recognisable rock), or of monomineralic fragments (mineral grains). These particles are often transported through…

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Detritus (geology)

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rock detrital particles sedimentary detritus grains processes forming rocks weathering erosion clast diagenetic cementation lithification dəˈtraɪtəs adj dəˈtraɪtəl derived pre-existing

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riverbedsinstance ofThese particles are often transported through sedimentary processes into depositional systems0.80text
lakes or the oceaninstance ofThese particles are often transported through sedimentary processes into depositional systems0.80text
forming sedimentary successionsinstance ofThese particles are often transported through sedimentary processes into depositional systems0.80text
sandstoneinstance offorming sedimentary rocks0.80text

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