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- [ahr-juh-lahyt]
- /ˈɑr dʒəˌlaɪt/
- /ˈɑːɡɪlˌaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahr-juh-lahyt]
- /ˈɑr dʒəˌlaɪt/
Definitions of argillite word
- noun argillite any argillaceous rock, esp a hardened mudstone 3
- noun argillite a hardened mudstone showing no slatelike cleavage 3
- noun argillite any compact sedimentary rock composed mainly of clay materials; clay stone. 1
- noun argillite A sedimentary rock that does not split easily, formed from consolidated clay. 1
- noun argillite (geology) A fine-grained sedimentary rock, intermediate between shale and slate, sometimes used as a building material. 0
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Origin of argillite
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
1785-95; < Latin argill(a) argil + -ite1
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Parts of speech for Argillite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
argillite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
argillite usage trend in Literature
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