arenaceous
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arenaceous
[¦a·rə¦nāsh·əs] (geology)
Of sediment or sedimentary rocks that have been derived from sand or that contain sand. Also known as arenarious; psammitic; sabulous.
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arenaceous
Composed primarily of sand; sandy.
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