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shale

/ʃeɪl/

shalesubstantiv

shales

Pl.

Übersetzungen

сланец

The geologist found a large deposit of shale in the region.

Геолог обнаружил большое месторождение сланца в этом регионе.

Definitionen

A fine-grained sedimentary rock formed from mud that is a mix of clay minerals and tiny fragments of other minerals, especially quartz and calcite.

The geologist examined the layers of shale to understand the region's ancient environment.

Synonyme

shaleverb

shaled

Präteritum

shaled

Partizip Perfekt

shaling

Gerundium

Archaic/dialectal verb meaning ‘to split or scale off in thin layers’

Definitionen

To break, split, or cause to break or split off in thin layers; to scale or peel away.

Over time, the old paint began to shale away from the wooden boards.

Synonyme

shaleadjektiv

more shale

Komp.

most shale

Super.

/ʃeɪl/

Used attributively before nouns to indicate relation to the rock shale (e.g., "shale gas").

Definitionen

Relating to, consisting of, or containing shale.

The region's shale gas reserves have attracted major energy companies.

Synonyme