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arenaceous Definition


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arenaceous
adj
    1. geol.
      Said of rocks or deposits: resembling sand or composed mainly of sand; granular. Compare argillaceous, rudaceous.
    2. bot.
      Said of plants: thriving in sandy soil.
Etymology: 17c: from Latin arena sand + -aceous.



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