shale meaning
UK /ʃeɪl/ US /ʃeɪl/ 1 syllable
shale (noun): a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay.
Definition of shale
- a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay
Type of: sedimentary rock
Kinds: humic shale, oil shale
How to pronounce shale
shale is pronounced /ʃeɪl/ in British English and /ʃeɪl/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.
Words that rhyme with shale
Scrabble score: 8 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SH · words ending in LE · 5-letter words
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