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detrital

[dih-trahyt-l]

detrital Definition

  • 1of or relating to detritus, the material produced by the disintegration of rock, including soil, sand, and other sedimentary particles
  • 2formed from or consisting of such material

Using detrital: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "detrital" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The detrital deposits in the riverbed are evidence of the erosion that has taken place.

  • Example

    The rocks in this area are mainly detrital sedimentary rocks.

  • Example

    The detrital material was carried away by the wind.

detrital Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for detrital

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Summary: detrital in Brief

Detrital [dih-trahyt-l] refers to material produced by the disintegration of rock, including soil, sand, and other sedimentary particles. It can also describe something formed from or consisting of such material. Examples include detrital deposits in a riverbed, detrital sedimentary rocks, and detrital material carried away by the wind.