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单词 argillaceous
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Definition of argillaceous in English:

argillaceous

adjective ˌɑːdʒɪˈleɪʃəsˌɑrdʒəˈleɪʃəs
Geology
  • (of rocks or sediment) consisting of or containing clay.

    〔地质〕(岩石,沉积物)由黏土构成的,含黏土的

    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.

    〔地质〕(岩石,沉积物)由黏土构成的,含黏土的

    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.

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