hemipelagite en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A type of marine sediment that consists of clay and silt-sized grains that are terrigenous and some biogenic material derived from the landmass nearest the deposits or from organisms living in the water.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hemipelagites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |