shale

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Definitions

n.

A fine-grained sedimentary rock formed in thin layers, often used as a source of oil and gas.

页岩

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
shaleother
=shale

Common Collocations

  • 1.shale gas页岩气
  • 2.shale oil页岩油
  • 3.shale rock页岩层
  • 4.shale formation页岩地层

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The region sits on vast deposits of shale, attracting major energy companies.

  • 2.

    Shale gas has transformed the energy landscape in the United States.

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