Rudaceous
adjective
1.
(of conglomerate, breccia, and similar rocks) composed of coarse-grained material Compare arenaceous (sense 1), argillaceous
adjective
pertaining to coarse-grained (grain size 2mm or more) sedimentary rock
Usage Note
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