"Wentworth scale" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Introduced by C. K. Wentworth in a 1922 paper. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Wentworth scale
  1. (geology, US) A particle classification system, classifying based on diameter. Tags: US Categories (topical): Geology Related terms: colloid, clay, silt, mud, sand, gravel, granule, pebble, cobble, boulder
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