"sedimentary" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 沉积的

Definition

指由小颗粒沉积压实形成的岩石或物质，通常呈层状，常由水、风或冰的作用造成。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于地质学领域，常与“岩石”搭配，如“沉积岩”。不用来描述生物或人造材料，强调自然颗粒的沉积过程。

Examples

Sedimentary rocks are formed by layers of sand and mud.

**沉积**岩是由沙子和泥层形成的。

Fossils are often found in sedimentary rocks.

化石通常出现在**沉积**岩中。

Limestone is a type of sedimentary rock.

石灰石是一种**沉积**岩。

The Grand Canyon clearly shows layers of sedimentary rock.

大峡谷清楚地展示了**沉积**岩的层理。

Geologists study sedimentary formations to learn about Earth’s history.

地质学家研究**沉积**地层来了解地球的历史。

If you break open a sedimentary rock, you might see layers of different colors.

如果你敲开一块**沉积**岩，可能会看到不同颜色的层。