Turbidite Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Define Turbidite
Turbidite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Turbidite in general, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Turbidite comes under Sedimentary Rocks. All Sedimentary Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Turbidite Definition, know more about the History of Turbidite, Etymology of Turbidite in next sections.