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🪨shale

noun
/ʃeɪl/
Shaky shall

Meaning

a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers

Example Sentences

The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.

Synonyms

rock, stone, slate, mudstone

Antonyms

sandstone, limestone

Collocations

shale gas, shale oil, shale formation, shale rock

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