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shale

Syllabification: (shale)
Pronunciation: /SHāl/

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Definition of shale

noun

  • soft, finely stratified sedimentary rock that formed from consolidated mud or clay and can be split easily into fragile slabs.

Derivatives

shaly

(also shaley) adjective

Origin:

mid 18th century: probably from German Schale; related to English dialect shale 'dish' (see scale2)

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