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fragmental
[ frag-men-tl ]
fragmental
/ fræɡˈmɛntəl /
adjective
- (of rocks or deposits) composed of fragments of pre-existing rocks and minerals
- another word for fragmentary
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Derived Forms
- fragˈmentally, adverb
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Other Words From
- frag·mental·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fragmental1
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Example Sentences
Fragmental rocks are often quite indurated—the matrix being as hard as the included stones.
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When a fragmental rock is composed chiefly of rocks belonging to the acidic group, we say it is felspathic.
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These are overlaid by a series of alternating beds of crystalline (c) and fragmental (t) igneous rocks.
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The rocks, so far as I saw them, are massive lavas, and not fragmental scori or other products of explosive eruptions.
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The cone-building stage may be said to continue until eruptions of lava and fragmental materials cease altogether.
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