unconsolidated

/ʌnkənˈsɑlədeɪtɪd/
adjective
  1. Not combined or united into a single, stronger whole; not made solid or firm.
    • The company's unconsolidated subsidiaries reported separate earnings.
    • The unconsolidated departments worked independently, causing inefficiency.
    • Their unconsolidated debts were spread across many credit cards.
  2. Loose and not compacted, especially referring to soil, sediment, or rock particles.
    • Unconsolidated gravel made the road unstable after the rain.
    • The unconsolidated sand shifted easily under their feet.
    • Builders avoided the area because of the unconsolidated soil.
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