diamictite

diamictite
   A general term for any nonsorted or poorly sorted, noncalcareous, terrigenous sedimentary rock (e.g., pebbly mudstone) containing a wide range of particle sizes.
   Compare: diamicton.
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Glossary of landform and geologic terms. 2013.

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