epiclastic

/ɛpɪkˈlæstɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

Relating to or denoting the re-working of sediments by weathering and erosion, especially in the formation of new sedimentary rocks.

“The epiclastic rocks that formed in the region are a testament to the intense geological forces that shaped the landscape.”

Synonyms

  • detrital
  • sedimentary

Antonyms

  • igneous
  • magmatic