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fragmental

/frag-men-tl/US // frægˈmɛn tl //UK // (fræɡˈmɛntəl) //

零碎的,零散的,碎裂的,碎片化的

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : fragmentary.
    • : Geology. clastic.

Examples

  • Fragmental rocks are often quite indurated—the matrix being as hard as the included stones.

  • When a fragmental rock is composed chiefly of rocks belonging to the acidic group, we say it is felspathic.

  • These are overlaid by a series of alternating beds of crystalline (c) and fragmental (t) igneous rocks.

  • The rocks, so far as I saw them, are massive lavas, and not fragmental scori or other products of explosive eruptions.

  • The cone-building stage may be said to continue until eruptions of lava and fragmental materials cease altogether.