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schist

Pronunciation: /ʃɪst/
Definition of schist

noun

[mass noun] Geology
  • a coarse-grained metamorphic rock which consists of layers of different minerals and can be split into thin irregular plates.

Origin:

late 18th century: from French schiste, via Latin from Greek skhistos 'split', from the base of skhizein 'cleave'

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