Definition of argillite in English:

argillite

noun ˈɑːdʒɪlʌɪtˈɑrdʒəˌlaɪt

mass nounGeology

A sedimentary rock that does not split easily, formed from consolidated clay.
Example sentencesExamples
- The Nelson mineral belt was rich in argillite, a dark stone which made fine tools.
- Low water levels reveal carved layers of green and red argillite.
- Bear images were carved into blocks of argillite, claystone, and wood or sculpted from clay, with the creative three-dimensional transformations displaying a remarkably naturalistic style.

Origin

Late 18th century: from Latin argilla 'clay' + -ite¹.

Definition of argillite in US English:

argillite

nounˈɑrdʒəˌlaɪtˈärjəˌlīt

Geology

A sedimentary rock that does not split easily, formed from consolidated clay.
Example sentencesExamples
- The Nelson mineral belt was rich in argillite, a dark stone which made fine tools.
- Low water levels reveal carved layers of green and red argillite.
- Bear images were carved into blocks of argillite, claystone, and wood or sculpted from clay, with the creative three-dimensional transformations displaying a remarkably naturalistic style.

Origin

Late 18th century: from Latin argilla ‘clay’ + -ite.

单词	argillite
释义	Definition of argillite in English: argillite noun ˈɑːdʒɪlʌɪtˈɑrdʒəˌlaɪt mass nounGeology A sedimentary rock that does not split easily, formed from consolidated clay. Example sentencesExamples The Nelson mineral belt was rich in argillite, a dark stone which made fine tools. Low water levels reveal carved layers of green and red argillite. Bear images were carved into blocks of argillite, claystone, and wood or sculpted from clay, with the creative three-dimensional transformations displaying a remarkably naturalistic style. Origin Late 18th century: from Latin argilla 'clay' + -ite¹. Definition of argillite in US English: argillite nounˈɑrdʒəˌlaɪtˈärjəˌlīt Geology A sedimentary rock that does not split easily, formed from consolidated clay. Example sentencesExamples The Nelson mineral belt was rich in argillite, a dark stone which made fine tools. Low water levels reveal carved layers of green and red argillite. Bear images were carved into blocks of argillite, claystone, and wood or sculpted from clay, with the creative three-dimensional transformations displaying a remarkably naturalistic style. Origin Late 18th century: from Latin argilla ‘clay’ + -ite.
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