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schist

 

[ สƒษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geology

Schist is a metamorphic rock characterized by parallel mineral grains that give it a layered appearance. It is formed from the metamorphism of shale or mudstone.

Synonyms

gneiss, metamorphic rock, slate

Examples of usage

  • The mountains in this region are composed mainly of schist.
  • The layers of schist can be seen clearly in this rock formation.

Translations

Translations of the word "schist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น xisto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅเคฏเคฟเคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schiefer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sekis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปะฐะฝั†ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚upek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰‡ๅฒฉ (ใธใ‚“ใŒใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท schiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esquisto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽธ์•” (pyeonam)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูŠุณุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bล™idlice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bridlica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰‡ๅฒฉ (piร nyรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skrilavec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรญfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะปะฐะฝะตั†

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esquisto

Word origin

The word 'schist' comes from the Greek word 'skhistos', which means 'split'. This term was used to describe the rock's ability to split easily into thin layers. Schist has been an important rock in the field of geology, providing insights into the processes of metamorphism and the formation of mountain ranges.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,788, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.