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claystone

/ˈkleɪ.stəʊn/

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noun

/ˈkleɪ.stəʊn/C1formalscientific
  • ruМелкозернистая осадочная порода, состоящая в основном из спрессованных частиц глины.

A fine-grained sedimentary rock composed primarily of compacted clay particles.

  1. Fine-grained sedimentary rockC1formalscientific

    A compacted, non-fissile sedimentary rock composed primarily of clay-sized particles, often forming in layers.

    ruМелкозернистая осадочная порода

    • The geologist identified the layer as claystone, distinct from shale.
    • Claystone formations are often studied for their fossil content.
    • The quarry extracted claystone for use in brick manufacturing.

    Synonymsargillite

Forms
  • claystones plural form
  • claystones' possessive plural form
  • claystone's possessive singular form