"sedimentary" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 沉積的

Definition

指由小顆粒沉積壓實形成的岩石或物質，通常呈層狀，常因水、風或冰的作用產生。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於地質學，常見於“沉積巖”這類詞語。不用於描述生物或人造材料，強調自然顆粒的沉積過程。

Examples

Sedimentary rocks are formed by layers of sand and mud.

**沉積**巖是由沙子和泥層形成的。

Fossils are often found in sedimentary rocks.

化石通常出現在**沉積**巖中。

Limestone is a type of sedimentary rock.

石灰石是一種**沉積**巖。

The Grand Canyon clearly shows layers of sedimentary rock.

大峽谷清楚地展示了**沉積**巖的層理。

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

地質學家研究**沉積**地層來瞭解地球的歷史。

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

如果你敲開一塊**沉積**巖，可能會看到不同顏色的層。