turbidite
a sedimentary deposit laid down by a turbidity current.
Origin of turbidite
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British Dictionary definitions for turbidite
/ (ˈtɜːbɪˌdaɪt) /
a sediment deposited by a turbidity current
Origin of turbidite
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Scientific definitions for turbidite
[ tûr′bĭ-dīt′ ]
A sedimentary deposit formed by a turbidity current. Turbidites usually consist of a sequence of sediments in which the bottom layers contain the coarsest grains and the upper layers the finest, such as a sequence of sand that is overlain by silt, which in turn is overlain by clay.
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