boulder clay
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1855–60
1855–60
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| boulder clay | |
| —n | |
| See also till an unstratified glacial deposit consisting of fine clay, boulders, and pebbles | |
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Boulder clay
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
Example sentences
The tills have variable texture, from clay through silt and sandy clay to boulder clay, and have generally low permeability.
Glacial till varies in consistency from sandy, silty clay to gravel and boulder clay.
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