Arenilitic

/ˌærənɪˈlɪtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or composed of arenite, a consolidated sandstone formed by compaction and cementation of sand grains.

Etymology

From arenite + '-ic' (relating to), a geological descriptive term.

Kelly Says

Arenilitic rocks tell time stories—by studying the size and shape of sand grains and how they're cemented together, geologists can figure out where ancient sand came from and how long it traveled!

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