What's the difference between argillaceous and clayey?

Argillaceous


Definition:

  • (a.) Of the nature of clay; consisting of, or containing, argil or clay; clayey.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The adsorption capacity of the test dusts from the work environment is many times higher than the examined quartz and zeolite dusts, because of the presence of mineral components in them, especially argillaceous, which have high affinity toward the dye.
  • (2) The argillaceous mineral caused slightly reduced incorporation of calcium in the bones.

Clayey


Definition:

  • (a.) Consisting of clay; abounding with clay; partaking of clay; like clay.

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