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shale
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[ʃeɪl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- soft finely stratified sedimentary rock that formed from consolidated mud or clay and can be split easily into fragile plates
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Origin
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mid 18th century: probably from German Schale; related to English dialect shale ‘dish’ (see scale)
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