What does "turbiditic" mean?

Of, pertaining to, or arising from turbidite, a sedimentary deposit formed by a turbidity current

What is a synonym for "turbiditic"?

Common synonyms include: hemipelagic, pelagic.

adj

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Adjective

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Of, pertaining to, or arising from turbidite, a sedimentary deposit formed by a turbidity current not-comparable
"As a consequence, the turbiditic currents of marly mud are not able to cause erosion similar to those of siliciclastic mud."

"As a consequence, the turbiditic currents of marly mud are not able to cause erosion similar to those of siliciclastic mud."

From turbidite + -ic.

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