Meaning Argillaceous
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Argillaceous


Describing rocks or sediments containing particles that are silt- or clay-sized, less than 0.625 mm in size. Most have a high clay-mineral content, and many contain a sufficient percentage of organic [..]
Source: glossary.oilfield.slb.com

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Argillaceous


(adj) resembling or containing clay
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Argillaceous


A term used to describe clay
Source: nature.nps.gov

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Argillaceous


A term used to describe clay-rich rocks.
Source: geomaps.wr.usgs.gov (offline)

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Argillaceous


Consisting largely of clay.
Source: celestialearthminerals.com

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Argillaceous


Of the nature of clay; consisting of, or containing, argil or clay; clayey. <geology> Argillaceous sandstone, a sandstone containing much clay. Argillaceous iron ore, the clay ironstone. Argillaceous schist or state. See Argillite. Origin: L. Argillaceus, fr. Argilla. (01 Mar 1998)
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Argillaceous


soils which are predominantly clay or abounding in clays or claylike materials. air sparging
Source: aquatechnologies.com (offline)

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Argillaceous


Containing clay or clay minerals.
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Argillaceous


Made of or resembling clay.
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