ortstein

/ɔrtˈʃtaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of erratic boulder, typically made of sandstone or conglomerate, which has been rounded and smoothed by glacial action.

“The ortstein in the glacial valley is a testament to the powerful forces of the ice age.”

Synonyms

  • erratic boulder
  • glacial boulder

Antonyms

  • igneous rock
  • sedimentary rock