Dictionary - Definition of BED ROCK

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Definition: BED ROCK


Part of Speech	Definition
Expression	1. The solid rock underlying superficial formations. Also Fig.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

Definition: BED ROCK


Part of Speech	Definition
Expression	1. The solid rock underlying superficial formations. Also Fig.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

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Common Expressions: BED ROCK

Expressions	Definition
Bed rock	The solid rock underlying superficial formations. Also Fig. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.
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Specialty Expressions: BED ROCK

Expressions	Domain	Definition
Bed rock	Environment	Consolidated rock below loose superficial material such as soil, glacial drift, or alluvium. Source: European Union. (references)
Bed rock	Mining	Any solid rock exposed at the surface of the earth or overlain by unconsolidated material. Source: European Union. (references)
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