Preferred term
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- 2019-09-04T12:02:37
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- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
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- 832a80b9
clastics
Definition
A complete explanation of the intended meaning of a concept- Clastic rocks are composed of fragments, or clasts, of pre-existing minerals and rock. A clast is a fragment of geological detritus, chunks and smaller grains of rock broken off other rocks by physical weathering. Geologists use the term clastic with reference to sedimentary rocks as well as to particles in sediment transport whether in suspension or as bed load, and in sediment deposits.
- Roches formées par l'accumulation d'éléments provenant de la désagrégation d'autres roches et [qui] peuvent contenir des éléments à granulométrie grossière et très fine.
Broader concept
Broader conceptEntry terms
Alternative terms for the concept.- clastic deposits
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- 2019-09-04T12:02:37
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
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- 9809ea6d
- clastic rocks
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- 2019-09-04T12:02:37
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 59620bd4
- clastic sediments
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- 2019-09-04T12:02:37
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
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- ff6f979a
In other languages
Terms for the concept in other languages.French
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clastite
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- 2022-03-18T15:34:17
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- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
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- 832a80b9
Spanish
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Roca clástica
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- 2024-07-03T16:11:42Z
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 832a80b9
URI
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_832a80b9