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Definition: DIRT BED


Part of Speech	Definition
Expression	1. (Geom.), a layer of clayey earth forming a stratum in a geological formation. Dirt beds are common among the coal measures.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

Definition: DIRT BED


Part of Speech	Definition
Expression	1. (Geom.), a layer of clayey earth forming a stratum in a geological formation. Dirt beds are common among the coal measures.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

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Common Expressions: DIRT BED

Expressions	Definition
Dirt bed	(Geom.), a layer of clayey earth forming a stratum in a geological formation. Dirt beds are common among the coal measures. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.
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Specialty Expressions: DIRT BED

Expressions	Domain	Definition
Dirt bed	Mining	A. Eng. A thin stratum of soft, earthy material interbedded with coal seams. Syn: dirt band b. Old soil in which trees, fragments of timber, and numerous plants are found. (references)
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