Difference between Argillaceous and Clayey

What is the difference between Argillaceous and Clayey?

Argillaceous as an adjective is pertaining to clay; made of, containing, or resembling clay while Clayey as an adjective is resembling or containing clay.

Argillaceous

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: pertaining to clay; made of, containing, or resembling clay

Clayey

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Resembling or containing clay.

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