schist
The origin and history of schist.
Etymology
English took the word from French schiste, which came from a Latin phrase meaning a stone that splits readily. That in turn goes back to Ancient Greek words for splittable and to split.
The origin and history of schist.
English took the word from French schiste, which came from a Latin phrase meaning a stone that splits readily. That in turn goes back to Ancient Greek words for splittable and to split.
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