Shell samples: meaning, definitions and examples

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shell samples

 

[ ʃɛl ˈsæmpəlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

seafood

Edible marine mollusks, typically with a hard outer shell.

Synonyms

mollusks, seafood, shellfish

Examples of usage

  • The restaurant served delicious shell samples, including oysters and clams.
  • She collected various shell samples from the beach to study their patterns and colors.
Context #2 | Noun

geology

Rock fragments, typically from the ocean floor, that are used to study the Earth's history.

Synonyms

marine sediments, rock fragments

Examples of usage

  • The geologist found interesting shell samples in the sedimentary rock layers.
  • Shell samples can provide valuable information about past marine environments.

Translations

Translations of the word "shell samples" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amostras de conchas

🇮🇳 शेल नमूने

🇩🇪 Muschelproben

🇮🇩 contoh cangkang

🇺🇦 зразки оболонок

🇵🇱 próbki muszli

🇯🇵 殻のサンプル

🇫🇷 échantillons de coquilles

🇪🇸 muestras de conchas

🇹🇷 kabuk örnekleri

🇰🇷 껍질 샘플

🇸🇦 عينات القشرة

🇨🇿 vzorky skořápek

🇸🇰 vzorky škrupín

🇨🇳 壳样品

🇸🇮 vzorce školjk

🇮🇸 skel sýni

🇰🇿 қабық үлгілері

🇬🇪 ნაჭუჭის ნიმუშები

🇦🇿 qabıq nümunələri

🇲🇽 muestras de conchas

Etymology

The term 'shell samples' originated from the practice of collecting and studying marine shells for scientific purposes. In the field of seafood, shell samples refer to edible mollusks with hard outer shells, while in geology, they are rock fragments used to study Earth's history. The use of shell samples in both contexts dates back centuries, showcasing mankind's fascination with the natural world and its history.