argillaceous

• Adjectif technique décrivant quelque chose qui contient ou est composé d'argile, utilisé notamment en géologie et en pédologie.

A technical adjective describing something that contains or consists of clay, typically used in geology or soil science.

1. Containing or resembling clayC2formalscientific

   Describes rocks, minerals, or soils that contain clay or have clay-like properties.

   argileux

   • The argillaceous sediment was rich in fine particles.
   • Geologists identified the layer as argillaceous shale.
   • Argillaceous soils are often used for pottery.

   Synonymesclayey

   Antonymesarenaceousgravellysandy