shistose (Meaning)

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shistose ()

See Shist, Schistose.

Synonyms & Antonyms of shistose

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shistose Sentence Examples

  1. The mica-rich rock exhibited a distinct shistose texture, reflecting its metamorphic history.
  2. The foliated structure of the shistose rock made it susceptible to splitting along its layers.
  3. The shistose rocks in the outcrop revealed the intense tectonic deformation the area had undergone.
  4. The shistose bedrock beneath the glacier was sculpted by the relentless flow of ice.
  5. The metamorphic processes transformed the original rock into a shistose formation with characteristic metamorphic minerals.
  6. The shistose roof tiles lent a rustic charm to the centuries-old building.
  7. The shistose schist had a sparkling appearance due to the presence of reflective mica grains.
  8. The shistose layers of the rock provided a perfect medium for plant roots to penetrate and anchor themselves.
  9. The shistose rock was easily identified by its flaky texture and parallel layers.
  10. The shistose fragments in the soil indicated the presence of the underlying metamorphic bedrock.

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See Shist, Schistose.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The mica-rich rock exhibited a distinct shistose texture, reflecting its metamorphic history.

The foliated structure of the shistose rock made it susceptible to splitting along its layers.

The shistose rocks in the outcrop revealed the intense tectonic deformation the area had undergone.

The shistose bedrock beneath the glacier was sculpted by the relentless flow of ice.