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shale

/ʃeɪl/

shalenoun

shales

Translations

сланец

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

Геолог обнаружил большое месторождение сланца в этом регионе.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

shaleverb

shaled

Past Simple

shaled

Past Participle

shaling

Gerund

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

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

shaleadjective

more shale

Comp.

most shale

Super.

/ʃeɪl/

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

Definitions

Relating to, consisting of, or containing shale.

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

Synonyms