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Definition

noun. a type of rock made from fragments of other rocks.

Example Sentence

Clastic rock is formed from the accumulation of fragments of pre-existing rocks.

More Example Sentences

Many clastic rocks form from weathered rocks.

Synonyms

fragmental rock; sedimentary rock; detrital rock

Antonyms

igneous rock; metamorphic rock

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