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siliciclastic

Syllabification: (si·lic·ic·las·tic)
Pronunciation: /siˌlisəˈklastik/
Definition of siliciclastic

adjective

Geology
  • relating to or denoting clastic rocks consisting largely of silica or silicates.

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