argillaceous

[US]/ˈɑːrdʒɪl.eɪʃəs/
[UK]/ˌɑːr.dʒɪ.leɪ.ʃəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Relating to or containing clay; clayey.; Of a nature resembling clay, especially in being plastic and cohesive.

Phrases & Collocations

argillaceous sediment

argillaceous rock formations

argillaceous soil properties

argillaceous clay deposits

argillaceous earth construction

argillaceous material analysis

argillaceous weathering processes

argillaceous aquifer characteristics

Example Sentences

the argillaceous soil is ideal for pottery making.

geologists study argillaceous formations for oil deposits.

argillaceous rocks can retain water well.

the argillaceous layer is crucial for agriculture.

we found argillaceous sediments near the riverbank.

argillaceous materials are often used in construction.

many ancient artifacts were made from argillaceous clay.

the argillaceous composition affects the land's fertility.

we analyzed the argillaceous deposits for mineral extraction.

argillaceous soils can be challenging for drainage.

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