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clastic
adj. separating into pieces, detachable (Biology)

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Clastic rock
Clastic rocks are composed of fragments, or clasts, of pre-existing minerals and rock fragments. Geologists use the term clastic with reference to sedimentary rocks as well as to particles in sediment transport whether in suspension or as bed load, and in sediment deposits.

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clastic
Adjective
1. of or belonging to or being a rock composed of fragments of older rocks (e.g., conglomerates or sandstone)
(similar) disintegrative
(classification) geology
2. capable of being taken apart; "the professor had a clastic model of the human brain"
(similar) detachable


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Clastic
(a.)
Pertaining to what may be taken apart; as, clastic anatomy (of models).
  
 
(a.)
Fragmental; made up of brok/ fragments; as, sandstone is a clastic rock.
  

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clastic
Being or pertaining to a sedimentary rock composed primarily from fragments of preexisting rocks or fossils.

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