sedimentology

[ sed-uh-muhn-tol-uh-jee ]

noun

, Geology.

1. the study of sedimentary rocks.

sedimentology

/ ˌsɛdɪmɛnˈtɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of geology concerned with sedimentary rocks and deposits

sedimentology

/ sĕd′ə-mən-tŏl′ə-jē /

1. The science that deals with the description, classification, and origin of sedimentary rock.

Derived Forms

• ˌsedimenˈtologist, noun

Other Words From

• sed·i·men·to·log·ic [sed-, uh, -men-tl-, oj, -ik], sedi·mento·logi·cal adjective
• sedi·men·tolo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sedimentology¹

1935–40; sediment + -o- + -logy