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platy [′pladĀ·ē]
(geology)
Referring to a sedimentary particle whose length is more than three times its thickness.
Referring to a sandstone or limestone that splits into laminae having thicknesses in the range of 2 to 10 millimeters.


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At only three gallons, the tank held a breeding pair of red and sungold platies and the pair's many offspring.
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