clayey

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Adjective clayey has 2 senses

argillaceous, clayey - resembling or containing clay; "argillaceous rocks"
clayey, cloggy, heavy - (used of soil) compact and fine-grained; "the clayey soil was heavy and easily saturated"
Antonym: loose (indirect, via compact)

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Clayey

Definition:

Clayey (adjective) - containing or resembling clay; having a high proportion of clay.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Relating to clay

Example Sentence: The pots were made from clayey soil found near the river.

Sense 2:

Having a high proportion of clay

Example Sentence: The clayey soil retained water well, making it ideal for farming.

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