schist
What is another word for schist? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A coarse-grained metamorphic rock made of layers that split easily into thin slabs.
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How to use schist
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a layer of schist
mica schist
outcrop of schist
schist and gneiss
It is a technical term used mostly in geology and building.
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.
Full origin of schist →Frequently asked questions
What is schist?
Schist is a coarse-grained metamorphic rock with a layered structure. The layers let it split easily into slabs or slates.
How do you pronounce schist?
It is pronounced SHIST, rhyming with list. The sch sounds like sh and the i is short, as in sit.
Where does the word schist come from?
English took it from French schiste, which came from a Latin phrase meaning a stone that splits readily. That phrase goes back to Ancient Greek words for splittable and to split.
