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Shale
Translation of "shale" into Russian
shale
Noun
UK
/ʃeɪl/
US
/ʃeɪl/
shale
shales pl
The geologist found a large deposit of shale in the region.
Геолог обнаружил большое месторождение сланца в этом регионе.
Definitions
shale
Noun
UK
/ʃeɪl/
US
/ʃeɪl/
A fine-grained sedimentary rock formed from mud that is a mix of clay minerals and tiny fragments of other minerals, especially quartz and calcite.
The geologist examined the layers of shale to understand the region's ancient environment.
shale
Verb
UK
/ʃeɪl/
US
/ʃeɪl/
To break, split, or cause to break or split off in thin layers; to scale or peel away.
Over time, the old paint began to shale away from the wooden boards.
shale
Adjective
UK
/ʃeɪl/
US
/ʃeɪl/
Relating to, consisting of, or containing shale.
The region's shale gas reserves have attracted major energy companies.
Idioms and phrases
shale revolution
The shale revolution has transformed the global energy market.
сланцевая революция
Сланцевая революция преобразила мировой энергетический рынок.