argillaceous rock

/ˌˈɑrdʒəˌleɪʃəs rɑk/
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Other forms: argillaceous rocks

Definitions of argillaceous rock
  1. noun
    a sedimentary rock formed from clay deposits
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    type of:
    sedimentary rock
    rock formed from consolidated clay sediments
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