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Argillaceous Meaning in English

word

ɑːdʒɪlˈeɪʃəs
ar-jil-AY-shuhs
ɑːdʒɪlˈeɪʃəs
ar-jil-AY-shuhs

परिभाषा

Composed mostly of clay or containing a significant amount of clay, usually used to describe rocks, soils, or sediments.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

'Argillaceous' is a formal, scientific term mainly used in geology, engineering, and soil science. Common collocates are 'argillaceous rock,' 'argillaceous shale,' and 'argillaceous soil.' Rarely used in everyday conversation.

उदाहरण वाक्य

The geologist examined the argillaceous rocks.

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Some soils are considered argillaceous because they have a lot of clay.

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An argillaceous shale layer was found underground.

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You can tell a rock is argillaceous if it feels sticky when wet.

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The argillaceous composition made the soil hard to drain.

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Some potters prefer argillaceous clay for certain types of pottery.

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