clayey (adj.)

  1. resembling or containing clay; argillaceous rocks

    [ Syn: argillaceous ]

  2. (used of soil) compact and fine-grained; the clayey soil was heavy and easily saturated

    [ Syn: cloggy , heavy ]

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