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schist

/ʃɪst/

Translations

schistnoun

schists

/ʃɪst/

The geologist examined the schist to determine the conditions under which it formed.

Le géologue a examiné le schiste pour déterminer les conditions dans lesquelles il s’est formé.

Synonyms

metamorphic rock

schistadjective

more schist

Comp.

most schist

Super.

/ʃɪst/

Functions attributively before nouns to denote material or relation to schist.

schisteuxEn géologie, se dit d’une roche, d’un terrain ou d’un relief contenant du schiste ou présentant un aspect schisteux.

The climbers followed a narrow path along the schist ridge.

Les grimpeurs ont suivi un sentier étroit le long de la crête schisteuse.

Synonyms

schistnoun

A type of metamorphic rock that is characterized by its foliated texture, which means it has layers or bands of minerals.

The geologist examined the schist to determine the conditions under which it formed.

schistadjective

Made of, containing, or relating to schist.

The climbers followed a narrow path along the schist ridge.