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banded iron formation

Definition

noun. a sedimentary rock with bands of iron.

Example Sentence

The geologist studied the banded iron formation to understand the earth's early atmospheric conditions.

More Example Sentences

Scientists study banded iron formations for clues.

Synonyms

ironstone; sedimentary rock; mineral formation

Antonyms

igneous rock; metamorphic rock

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