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Webster 1913 Edition


Arenaceous

Arˊe-na′ceous

,
Adj.
[L.
arenaceus
, fr.
arena
sand.]
Sandy or consisting largely of sand; of the nature of sand; easily disintegrating into sand; friable;
as,
arenaceous
limestone
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Arenaceous

ARENA'CEOUS

,
Adj.
[from arena, sand.]
1.
Sandy; having the properties of sand.
2.
Brittle; as arenaceous limestone.

Definition 2024


arenaceous

arenaceous

English

Adjective

arenaceous (comparative more arenaceous, superlative most arenaceous)

  1. (of soil) Sandy.
  2. (of a plant) Growing in sandy soil.
  3. (geology) Arenitic.

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