schist
noun/ʃɪst/
Frequency rank: #19,484 most common English word
Meaning
A coarse-grained metamorphic rock that splits easily into thin layers due to the alignment of its minerals.
Example sentence
The geologist carefully examined the layers of schist found along the riverbank.
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