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schistous

UK
/ˈskɪstəs/
US
/ˈskɪstəs/

Translations

schistousadjective
UK
/ˈskɪstəs/
US
/ˈskɪstəs/
schisteuxGéologie.
The schistous terrain made it difficult for the hikers to find stable footing.
Le terrain schisteux rendait difficile aux randonneurs de trouver un appui stable.

Definitions

schistousadjective
Having the characteristics or properties of schist, a type of metamorphic rock that is easily split into thin layers.
The schistous terrain made it difficult for the hikers to find stable footing.
Composed of or containing schist.
The geologist collected samples from a schistous band in the outcrop.
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