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Webster 1913 Edition


Argillaceous

Arˊgil-la′ceous

,
Adj.
[L.
argillaceus
, fr.
argilla
.]
Of the nature of clay; consisting of, or containing, argil or clay; clayey.
Argillaceous sandstone
(Geol.)
,
a sandstone containing much clay.
–
Argillaceous iron ore
,
the clay ironstone.
–
Argillaceous schist
or
state
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Argillaceous

ARGILLA'CEOUS

,
Adj.
[L. argillaceus.] Partaking of the nature of clay; clayey; consisting of argil.