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claystone

/klɔɪstoʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does claystone mean?

noun

A type of sedimentary rock that is composed of clay particles, often with a fine-grained texture and a dull appearance.

Example

"The geologist studied the claystone formations in the ancient riverbed."

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