shale
nounHow many syllables in shale?
There is 1 syllable in the word shale.How to pronounce shale:
Definition of shale:
- shale (noun):
- a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay.
- a fissile rock that is formed by the consolidation of clay, mud, or silt, has a finely stratified or laminated structure, and is composed of minerals essentially unaltered since deposition
Synonyms for shale:
humic shale
sedimentary rock
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