claystone

clay stone

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Definitions of claystone word

noun claystone a compact very fine-grained rock consisting of consolidated clay particles 3
noun claystone rock consisting of hardened clay 3
noun claystone a hard concretionary body often found in clay deposits 3
noun claystone argillite. 1
noun claystone (geology) sedimentary rock composed of fine, clay particles. 0

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Origin of claystone

First appearance:

before 1770

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1770-80

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Parts of speech for Claystone

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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claystone popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 55% 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.

claystone usage trend in Literature

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