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frag⋅men⋅tal

[frag-men-tl]
–adjective
1. fragmentary.
2. Geology. clastic (def. 3).

Origin:
1790–1800; fragment + -al 1


frag⋅men⋅tal⋅ly, adverb
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frag·men·tal   (frāg-měn'tl)   
adj.  
  1. Fragmentary.

  2. Geology Consisting of broken rock, coal, or ore moved from its place of origin.

frag·men'tal·ly adv.
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