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English-Russian dictionary of geology. 2011.
arenaceous rocks
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arenaceous — /ar euh nay sheuhs/, adj. 1. Geol., Petrol. (of rocks) sandlike; sandy. 2. Bot. growing in sand. [1640 50; < L (h)arenaceus. See ARENA, ACEOUS] * * * … Universalium
arenaceous — ar•e•na•ceous [[t]ˌær əˈneɪ ʃəs[/t]] adj. 1) gel pet (of rocks) sandlike; sandy 2) bot growing in sand • Etymology: 1640–50; < L (h)arēnaceus. See arena, aceous … From formal English to slang
arenaceous — adj. 1 (of rocks) containing sand; having a sandy texture. 2 sandlike. 3 (of plants) growing in sand. Etymology: L arenaceus (as ARENA, ACEOUS) … Useful english dictionary
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