aleurite (sediment)
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Aleurite is an unconsolidated sediment with a texture intermediately between sand and clay, similar to silt, with particle sizes ranging from .
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Aleurite is an unconsolidated sediment with a texture intermediately between sand and clay, similar to silt, with particle sizes ranging from .
== Etymology == The name aleurite is derived from the Greek word aleuron 'flour'.
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