Shale - English meaning
Shale – definitions in English dictionary
nounSoft finely stratified sedimentary rock that formed from consolidated mud or clay and can be split easily into fragile plates.
Usage examples:
The soils are developed on weathered materials derived from sandstone, shale, and limestone.
nounA type of rock consisting of solid material that has been pressed into thin layers
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Word origin
mid 18th century: probably from German Schale ; related to English dialect shale ‘dish’ (see scale2).
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