shale
noun
UK/ʃeɪl/
US/ʃeɪl/
Definitions of shale noun
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
A type of fine-grained, sedimentary rock, typically gray in color, formed from hardened clay or mud that readily splits into thin layers.
页岩
Shale is a common rock formation in many regions.
页岩是许多地区常见的岩石构造。
Fossils of many ancient marine creatures can be found in shale.
许多古代海洋生物的化石可以在页岩中找到。
Shale is often used in the production of building materials such as bricks and cement.
页岩常用于生产砖块和水泥等建筑材料。