unconsolidated
- adjective
- /ˌʌnkənˈsɒlɪdeɪtɪd/
- Specialized
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no consolidado
- The competence of the seafloor sediments increases with depth, but you can probably imagine that the interfaces between the cement and the formation for these strings, especially the 28', are not as solid as those beneath due to the friable and unconsolidated nature of the sediments.
Examples
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Modified horizontal stems (rhizomes) grow quickly to anchor aquatic plants in unconsolidated, shifting substrates.
Academic text (1996) -
The streams, lakes, and terrestrial surfaces studied were formed in unconsolidated glacial deposits that included till and outwash.
Academic text (2007) -
The engineer noted that the foundation was placed on unconsolidated soil, which could lead to structural issues in the future.
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In areas with unconsolidated sediments, landslides are more likely to occur after heavy rain.
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Hiking in the valley proved challenging due to the unconsolidated gravel, which shifted underfoot with each step.
Synonyms
4
4.4
Not organized in a clear plan or order
Loose rock or sand not held together by hard material
Not holding together firmly so it breaks or crumbles easily
Not arranged in layers
Antonyms
How Compact
Surface Forms
Morphology
unconsolidated = consolidated (transparent) = un + consolidate + ed
The adjective is formed by adding the negative prefix 'un-' to 'consolidated' and directly means 'not consolidated', a straightforward derivation for learners.
Etymology
Unconsolidated breaks into un- 'not' and consolidate, which comes from solid meaning 'firm' or 'hard'. So unconsolidated means 'not made solid' — loose or not compacted, like dry sand or gravel that still shifts.