Definition of argillaceous in English:
argillaceous
adjective ˌɑːdʒɪˈleɪʃəsˌɑrdʒəˈleɪʃəs
Geology (of rocks or sediment) consisting of or containing clay.
Example sentencesExamples
- These specimens were mostly weathered out from dark gray, argillaceous limestones.
- The 284 m section is composed of calcareous shales, argillaceous limestone, and limestone.
- They were found as scattered individuals in the argillaceous limestones.
- In the footwall, there is density increase and porosity reduction of the argillaceous matrix approaching the fault.
- It is predominantly found in the marl areas but also, more rarely, in fine-grained argillaceous limestones.
Origin
Late 17th century: from Latin argillaceus (from argilla 'clay') + -ous.
Definition of argillaceous in US English:
argillaceous
adjectiveˌärjəˈlāSHəsˌɑrdʒəˈleɪʃəs
Geology (of rocks or sediment) consisting of or containing clay.
Example sentencesExamples
- It is predominantly found in the marl areas but also, more rarely, in fine-grained argillaceous limestones.
- These specimens were mostly weathered out from dark gray, argillaceous limestones.
- The 284 m section is composed of calcareous shales, argillaceous limestone, and limestone.
- In the footwall, there is density increase and porosity reduction of the argillaceous matrix approaching the fault.
- They were found as scattered individuals in the argillaceous limestones.
Origin
Late 17th century: from Latin argillaceus (from argilla ‘clay’) + -ous.