Degradational

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • In natural history, due to degradation; lowered in type through degradation; degenerated: as, a degradational form; degradational structures.
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  • adjective. Pertaining to or formed by degradation.
    • Word Usage
    "Although there are numerous degradational/aggradational cycles within the Chinle Formation, a single unconformable horizon within or at the base of the Sonsela Member that can be traced across the entire western United States (the "Tr-4 unconformity") probably does not exist."
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