Argillaceous (Adjective)
Meaning
Resembling or containing clay; "argillaceous rocks".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The hills were composed of argillaceous shale, a sedimentary rock rich in clay minerals.
- The soil in this region is particularly fertile due to its argillaceous composition.
- The fossil record indicates that this ancient riverbed was once lined with argillaceous deposits.
- Geologists classify this type of sediment as argillaceous, given its high clay content.
- The argillaceous stone used to build the ancient temple has withstood centuries of weathering.