Terrigenous sediment is sediment derived from the erosion of continental rocks, transported to the ocean by rivers, wind, or glaciers. This type of sediment is significant in sedimentology for understanding the sources and transport mechanisms of sedimentary materials, as well as the processes of sedimentation in marine environments.
Reference: Pettijohn, F. J., Potter, P. E., & Siever, R. (1987). “Sand and Sandstone.” Springer.