mesoplast

/mɛˈsɒplɑːst/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of rock or sedimentary deposit formed by the erosion of other rocks, often characterized by a layered or stratified structure.

“The geologist studied the mesoplasts that had formed in the river valley.”

Synonyms

  • rock strata
  • sedimentary deposit

Antonyms

  • igneous rock
  • metamorphic rock