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shaly

UK
/ˈʃeɪli/
US
/ˈʃeɪli/

Translations

shalyadjective
shalier
Comp.
shaliest
Super.
UK
/ˈʃeɪli/
US
/ˈʃeɪli/
schisteuxGéologie ; se dit d’une roche ou d’un matériau ressemblant au schiste ou contenant des éléments schisteux.
The geologist noted the shaly texture of the rock formation, indicating a high presence of clay minerals.
Le géologue a remarqué la texture schisteuse de la formation rocheuse, indiquant une forte présence de minéraux argileux.
Additional translations
feuilletéPour une structure en couches, avec un aspect feuilleté ou friable.

Definitions

shalyadjective
Resembling or containing shale, a type of sedimentary rock that is typically fine-grained and composed of clay minerals.
The geologist noted the shaly texture of the rock formation, indicating a high presence of clay minerals.
Having a flaky or layered structure similar to shale.
The shaly soil made it difficult for the plants to take root due to its loose, flaky nature.
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