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argilloid

adjectivemasculine/femininetécnico/ɐɾʒiˈlɔjdɨ/rare

ar·gi·loi·de

Definition

Having the appearance or characteristics of clay.
The sediment had an argilloid texture.
Argilloid minerals are common in that formation.

Etymology

Do francês 'argiloïde', de 'argile' (argila) + '-oïde' (-oide).

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