schistic Synonyms
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schistic Meaning
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schistic (a.)
Schistose.
schistic Sentence Examples
- The geologist examined the schistic rocks, their layers glistening under the sunlight.
- The schistic formation revealed ancient metamorphic processes that shaped the landscape.
- The microscopic analysis revealed the intricately arranged schistic minerals within the rock sample.
- The schistic shear zone provided insights into the region's tectonic history.
- The schistic slates had a distinctive sheen and a tendency to split along the foliated layers.
- The schistic rock weathered differently than its surrounding counterparts, creating a unique topography.
- The schistic schist showed evidence of intense heat and pressure from a volcanic eruption.
- The schistic gneiss exhibited a banded structure, with alternating light and dark layers.
- The schistic phyllite was relatively soft and easily eroded, forming rolling hills.
- The schistic metamorphism transformed the original sedimentary rocks into a highly foliated and recrystallized structure.
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Schistose.
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The geologist examined the schistic rocks, their layers glistening under the sunlight.
The schistic formation revealed ancient metamorphic processes that shaped the landscape.
The microscopic analysis revealed the intricately arranged schistic minerals within the rock sample.
The schistic shear zone provided insights into the region's tectonic history.
