schiste

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schiste

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σχιστός (skhistós, divisible), 16th c.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃist/
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Noun

schiste m (plural schistes)

  1. (geology) shale, schist (sedimentary rock)
    gaz de schisteshale gas

Derived terms

Descendants

  • English: schist
  • Portuguese: xisto

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