Bioclastic

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Describing a sedimentary rock that is composed of the remains of small organisms
  2. 2
    Describing a form of erosion or formation caused by the action of living organisms

Etymology

From bio- + clastic.

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