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claystone

UK
/ˈkleɪstəʊn/
US
/ˈkleɪstoʊn/

Translations

claystonenoun
claystones
pl
argiliteTerme de géologie.
The geologist examined the claystone to determine its mineral composition.
Le géologue a examiné l’argilite pour déterminer sa composition minéralogique.
Additional translations
pierre argileuseTerme descriptif, moins technique que « argilite ».
Synonyms
shale
mudstone
siltstone
claystoneadjective
UK
/ˈkleɪstəʊn/
US
/ˈkleɪstoʊn/
Used attributively in geological contexts (e.g., "claystone layers").
argilitiqueTerme de géologie.
The claystone layers yielded well-preserved fossils.
Les couches argilitiques ont livré des fossiles bien conservés.
Synonyms
clayey
argillaceous
clay-rich
clay-laden
clay-bearing

Definitions

claystonenoun
A sedimentary rock composed primarily of clay-sized particles.
The geologist examined the claystone to determine its mineral composition.
claystoneadjective
Relating to, consisting of, or made of claystone.
The claystone layers yielded well-preserved fossils.
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