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fragmental

[ frag-men-tl ]

adjective



fragmental

/ fræɡˈmɛntəl /

adjective

  1. (of rocks or deposits) composed of fragments of pre-existing rocks and minerals
  2. another word for fragmentary


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Derived Forms

  • fragˈmentally, adverb

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Other Words From

  • frag·mental·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fragmental1

First recorded in 1790–1800; fragment + -al 1

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Example Sentences

Fragmental rocks are often quite indurated—the matrix being as hard as the included stones.

When a fragmental rock is composed chiefly of rocks belonging to the acidic group, we say it is felspathic.

These are overlaid by a series of alternating beds of crystalline (c) and fragmental (t) igneous rocks.

The rocks, so far as I saw them, are massive lavas, and not fragmental scori or other products of explosive eruptions.

The cone-building stage may be said to continue until eruptions of lava and fragmental materials cease altogether.

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