rudaceous

Aug. 13th, 2008 07:33 am
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rudaceous - n. (Geol.) (of sedimentary rock) composed of coarse grains.


As in >2mm -- larger than sand grains. No idea of the etymology here -- I just like the word.

---L.

Date: 2008-08-13 02:46 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] packbat.livejournal.com
It seems amenable to metaphorical usage, too.

Date: 2008-08-14 01:22 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] prettygoodword.livejournal.com
It sure feels that way. I've yet to construct a good example, though.

---L.

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