Schist: meaning, definitions and examples
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schist
[ สษชst ]
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:
๐ต๐น xisto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเฅเคฏเคฟเคธเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Schiefer
๐ฎ๐ฉ sekis
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปะฐะฝัั
๐ต๐ฑ ลupek
๐ฏ๐ต ็ๅฒฉ (ใธใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท schiste
๐ช๐ธ esquisto
๐น๐ท ลist
๐ฐ๐ท ํธ์ (pyeonam)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดูุณุช
๐จ๐ฟ bลidlice
๐ธ๐ฐ bridlica
๐จ๐ณ ็ๅฒฉ (piร nyรกn)
๐ธ๐ฎ skrilavec
๐ฎ๐ธ skรญfa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะปะฐะฝะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแกแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลist
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.