annual layer

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annual layer [′an·yə·wəl ′lā·ər]

(geology)

A sedimentary layer deposited, or presumed to have been deposited, during the course of a year; for example, a glacial varve.

A dark layer in a stratified salt deposit containing disseminated anhydrite.

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