argillation

argillation

[‚är·jə′lā·shən]
(geology)
Development of clay minerals by weathering of aluminum silicates.
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Changes in microstructure eventually lead to reduced density, development of the pore system, and increased degree of argillation.
An experimental study on the water-induced strength reduction in zigong argillaceous siltstone with different degree of weathering

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