Schist Meaning in English
word
ˈʃɪst
SHIST
ʃˈɪst
SHIST
التعريف
A type of metamorphic rock with a layered or flaky structure, often containing visible mineral grains like mica.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
'Schist' is mainly used in geology and earth sciences. It refers specifically to rocks with distinct layers that easily split, often glittering due to mica. Not commonly used outside scientific contexts.
Spanish: esquistoPortuguese (BR): xistoPortuguese (PT): xistoChinese (Simplified): 片岩Chinese (Traditional): 片岩Hindi: शीस्टArabic: شستBengali: শিস্টRussian: сланец (гнейсовый) - слоистый метаморфический каменьJapanese: 片岩Vietnamese: phiến hoaKorean: 편암Turkish: şistUrdu: شیستIndonesian: sekis
جمل نموذجية
The mountain is made mostly of schist.
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The geologist studied a piece of schist with a magnifying glass.
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You can see layers in the schist under the river.
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Have you ever held a piece of schist? It sparkles in the sun.
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The paths here are covered in loose schist, so watch your step.
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Locals use schist from the mountains to build houses that stay cool in the summer.
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