Definition of Argillaceous

1. Adjective. Resembling or containing clay. "Argillaceous rocks"

Exact synonyms: Clayey
Antonyms: Arenaceous
Derivative terms: Argil

Definition of Argillaceous

1. a. Of the nature of clay; consisting of, or containing, argil or clay; clayey.

Definition of Argillaceous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Argillaceous

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Argillaceous

argentite
argentites
argentophil
argentous
argentous
argentry
argents
argentum
argentum
argentums
arghan
arghans
argil
argil
argillaceous (current term)
argillaceous (current term)
argillaceous rock
argillite
argillite
argillites
argils
arginase
arginase
arginases
arginase deficiency
arginine
arginine
arginine-tRNA ligase
arginines
arginine 2-monooxygenase

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