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argillic (adjective) (not comparable)
In geology, relating to, containing, composed of, or characteristic of clay: The pottery at the antique store seemed to be made of an argillic substance.
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argillic alteration (s) (noun), argillic alterations (pl)
A process of rock changes whereby certain minerals in a rock are changed into clay minerals: The students learned about argillic alteration that can take place when specific solid homogeneous inorganic substances are turned into minerals found in clay.
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argillic horizon (s) (noun), argillic horizons (pl)
A soil horizon in which silicate clays have percolated down from an overlying layer and accumulated: The depth of an argillic horizon extends from 15 to 50 inches to the lowest point.
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