Sometimes the subject is one word. A sentence is formed from words. Words are formed from letters.
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AlpheccaStarsSometimes the subject is one word.A sentence is formed from words.Words are formed from letters.But I think "form of" is correct as well.
AlpheccaStarsA conglomerate is a rock formed of gravel, pebbles and sand all cemented together in a matrix.Which meaning of matrix is fit with the above meaning?
hhtt1.(geology) a mass of fine-grained rock in which fossils, crystals, or gems are embeddedIt's a rock. Geology involves the study of rocks.
AlpheccaStars hhtt1.(geology) a mass of fine-grained rock in which fossils, crystals, or gems are embeddedIt's a rock. Geology involves the study of rocks.But both 1 and 2. are very similar I cannot determine which one fits. So would you like to say it?