ventifact
[ ven-tuh-fakt ]
/ ˈvɛn təˌfækt /
noun Geology.
a pebble or cobble that has been faceted, grooved, and polished by the erosive action of wind-driven sand.
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British Dictionary definitions for ventifact
ventifact
/ (ˈvɛntɪˌfækt) /
noun
geology a pebble that has been shaped by wind-blown sand
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Scientific definitions for ventifact
ventifact
[ vĕn′tə-făkt′ ]
A rock or pebble that has been shaped, polished, or faceted by wind-driven sand.
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