shale

🇺🇸 /ʃeɪl/ 🇬🇧 /ʃeɪl/
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noun
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A sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers.

The shale cliffs provided a stunning backdrop for the hiking trail.

translation

n. A sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers.

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Plural shales