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sedimentary

/ˌsɛdəˈmɛntɚi/

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1 · adj.

formed from layers of deposited material

沉积形成的

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The cliffs contain sedimentary rock from an ancient sea.
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这些悬崖含有古代海洋形成的沉积岩。
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