Detrital

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001041",
  "term": "Detrital",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "Describing rock fragments or mineral grains that have been derived from the physical disintegration of pre-existing rocks and transported by natural agents like water, wind, or ice. These particles are then deposited to form sedimentary rocks such as sandstones and shales. Detrital sediments are a primary component of clastic reservoir rocks in hydrocarbon systems.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/detrital/"
}