shale

UK
/ʃeɪl/
US
/ʃeɪl/

Übersetzungen

shalesubstantiv
shales
Pl.
The geologist found a large deposit of shale in the region.
Геолог обнаружил большое месторождение сланца в этом регионе.
shaleverb
shaled
Präteritum
shaled
Partizip Perfekt
shaling
Gerundium
Archaic/dialectal verb meaning ‘to split or scale off in thin layers’
shaleadjektiv
more shale
Komp.
most shale
Super.
UK
/ʃeɪl/
US
/ʃeɪl/
Used attributively before nouns to indicate relation to the rock shale (e.g., "shale gas").

Definitionen

shalesubstantiv
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.
shaleverb
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.
shaleadjektiv
Relating to, consisting of, or containing shale.
The region's shale gas reserves have attracted major energy companies.