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turbidite

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any sedimentary deposit formed by a turbidity current.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin turbidusbor. Middle English turbide English turbid Proto-Indo-European *-tósder. Ancient Greek -της (-tēs)der. Ancient Greek -ῑ́της (-ī́tēs)der. Latin -ītēsbor. French -iteder. English -ite English turbidite From turbid + -ite.

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Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Turbidit — sedimentary deposit formed by a turbidity current
  • Korean: 저탁암 (jeotagam) — sedimentary deposit formed by a turbidity current