turbidite

American  

[tur-bi-dahyt] / ˈtɜr bɪˌdaɪt /

noun

Geology.

1. a sedimentary deposit laid down by a turbidity current.

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turbidite British  

/ ˈtɜːbɪˌdaɪt /

noun

1. a sediment deposited by a turbidity current

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turbidite Scientific  

/ tûr′bĭ-dīt′ /

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of turbidite

First recorded in 1955–60; turbid + -ite ¹

Example Sentences

Previous claims of wrinkle structures in deep water turbidite deposits have also been disputed.

From Science Daily

Turbidite flows likely played a critical role in creating the right conditions.

From Science Daily

Martindale now hopes to conduct laboratory experiments to better understand how wrinkle structures might develop within turbidite environments.

From Science Daily

The two-layered turbidite “has to be two quakes recorded together”.

From Nature

Then, at some later point, the northern San Andreas also shook, causing the second turbidite layer to form.

From Nature