FRAGMENTAL

fragmental, fragmentary

(adjective) consisting of small disconnected parts; “fragmentary remains”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

fragmental (not comparable)

(geology) consisting of fragments

Noun

fragmental (plural fragmentals)

(geology) A fragmentary rock.

Source: Wiktionary


Frag*men"tal, a.

1. Fragmentary.

2. (Geol.)

Definition: Consisting of the pulverized or fragmentary material of rock, as conglomerate, shale, etc.

Frag*men"tal, n. (Geol.)

Definition: A fragmentary rock.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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26 November 2024

TRANSPOSITION

(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards


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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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